Dale Nolan Cruze, 65 of Wilder, KY passed away March 29, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife Donna (nee Kennedy) Cruze, dear children Christopher (Megen) Cruze and Crystal (Phil) Wagner, grandson Henry Nolan Cruze, sisters Sharon (Jerry) Graus and Jackie (Jeff) Haven, nephews Stacey (Lisa) Graus, Steve Graus, Brian Graus, Glen Graus and Justin Kennedy, nieces Natasha Martin and Emily (Eric) Rison, Aunt Catherine Fink, special 2nd mom Pat Siry and his neighbors that became family, the Forschler and Stamper families. Dale was also loved by many great nieces and nephews. Dale proudly served as a firefighter in Wilder, KY 1975 – 1981, Newport, KY 1981 – 1985 and retired from Ft. Thomas Fire Department 1985 – 2011. He continued to support many local fire departments through different endeavors in the years that followed, it felt like he never left the fire service. Dale also served many years as President of the board of Christian Tabernacle and loved his church family dearly. He also owned Cruze Custom Designs and his work can be seen throughout the counties. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help Dale’s great niece, Finley, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, at the gofundme page “Finley’s Cystic Fibrosis Journey”. Visitation will be held Friday, April 5 from 9am until time of service at 1pm at Christian Tabernacle Church, 325 Washington St, Newport, KY. Burial will follow at Alexandria Cemetery. There will be a gathering with food to continue the celebration of Dale’s life at the Wilder City Building immediately after the graveside service.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 5 from 9am until time of service at 1pm at Christian Tabernacle Church, 325 Washington St, Newport, KY. Burial will follow at Alexandria Cemetery. There will be a gathering with food to continue the celebration of Dale's life at the Wilder City Building immediately after the graveside service.
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Dennis Goetz says
April 3, 2024 at 1:59 pmMy family was fortunate to know Dale on a personal and professional level for over 30 years. He embodied the traits of goodness that everyone desires in a friend or coworker – honest, fair, reliable, and generous. Hope that his family and others that knew Dale will find comfort now but continue to remember fondly the positive impact that Dale had on their lives.
Dr Robert Tarasiak says
April 3, 2024 at 6:42 pmTo all the Cruze family, Dale was an inspiration, a loving man of God, who stood for principle and Biblical truths and revealed true Christian selfless service and leadership to others. Dale and I had a special relationship while I was the pastor at Christian Tabernacle. I enjoyed serving with him for that season of time. The heavenly realm has another saint who loves the Lord and Dale is home with Jesus! Condolences. Love in Christ, Pastor Bob & Mariana Tarasiak.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help Dale's great niece, Finley, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, at the gofundme page "Finley's Cystic Fibrosis Journey".