Kevin Kruize

In Loving Memory of Kevin Kruize

February 8, 1962 – January 28, 2026

Kevin L. Kruize, 63, Wheaton, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Sanford Wheaton Hospital.

Funeral Services will be Monday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by Todd Quatier.

Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Rosholt. Urn bearer will be Dave Lewis.

Visitation will be Monday morning one hour prior to the service at the church.

Kevin Lee Kruize was born February 8, 1962, at Craig Memorial Hospital in Craig, Colorado, to William and Frances “Toni” (Voss) Kruize. Kevin attended school in Rosholt, graduating from Rosholt High School in 1981. He worked for Maudal’s Truck and Trailer Sales in Wheaton.

Kevin had a presence that was unmistakably his own – honest, genuine, and full of life. He cared deeply for those around him, showing love through his actions, his loyalty, and the way he always showed up for family and friends.

What I will miss about Kevin is going fishing with him, sharing quiet moments, and enjoying his laugh and sense of humor. Those memories will stay with me forever.

Although we say goodbye too soon, Kevin’s life mattered, and the love he gave will live on in all who knew him.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Toni Kruize; and by two brothers, John Kruize and Steven Kruize.

Kevin is survived by his brother Larry Kruize (Ida); niece Sherry Lambrecht and her son Gunnar Lambrecht; nephew Carl Kruize; sister-in-law Carol Kruize; nephew Matthew Kruize (Kayla) and his two sons Brantley and Bridger Kruize; niece Carrie Essler (Randy) and her daughter Cora and son Bennett Essler; and several cousins.