Cruse, Charlene (nee Wassler) Friday January 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gary W. Cruse. Dear mother of Karen (Jack) Flachs, Pam Cruse and Nancy (Eric) Schmitz. Dear grandmother of Tyler and Kelsey Flachs, Will, Nicole and Ella Schmitz. Dear sister of the late Pat Schlereth and Jerry Wassler. Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend to many.
Private funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthias Church. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Masses preferred or contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society appreciated. Kutis South County service.
Lifting the family in prayer.
Lifting the family in prayer.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was such a neat lady and a very dear friend. So glad I was a part of her life. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was such a neat lady and a very dear friend. So glad I was a part of her life. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
Dearest Char,
We are so sorry that you have left us but it’s great that you are out if pain & suffering. I know you will be dancing all over heaven! Love you & miss you!
Dearest Char,
We are so sorry that you have left us but it’s great that you are out if pain & suffering. I know you will be dancing all over heaven! Love you & miss you!
Your strength through difficult battles was beyond gracious and admirable, the love you surrounded your family with was unconditional and your neverending joy for life will continue to shine on through your children, grandchildren, family and friends!
Your strength through difficult battles was beyond gracious and admirable, the love you surrounded your family with was unconditional and your neverending joy for life will continue to shine on through your children, grandchildren, family and friends!
My heart is broken. I love you and I will miss you. I won’t be able to dance without thinking of you. I hope you and all of the other angels up there dance your hearts out. Love you always, Tina.
My heart is broken. I love you and I will miss you. I won’t be able to dance without thinking of you. I hope you and all of the other angels up there dance your hearts out. Love you always, Tina.
My dancing -feet friend I always called you we shared many years of friendship raising our kids- fighting for a cause- always had a laugh about something- especially our Ice-cream we loved that- and when you began doing country dancing the dancing floor was never the same you shared you love and laughter with everyone we were blessed to have you in our lives my friend you have left your imprint on us and I was one of the lucky ones who you imprinted! Will miss you so very much dancing feet. Now you are safe in Heaven with Gary -Luv You Judy
My dancing -feet friend I always called you we shared many years of friendship raising our kids- fighting for a cause- always had a laugh about something- especially our Ice-cream we loved that- and when you began doing country dancing the dancing floor was never the same you shared you love and laughter with everyone we were blessed to have you in our lives my friend you have left your imprint on us and I was one of the lucky ones who you imprinted! Will miss you so very much dancing feet. Now you are safe in Heaven with Gary -Luv You Judy
Dear Char, I shall miss you and think of you whenever I dance. You were such a neat lady. Hopefully you won’t need sweaters in Heaven.
Dear Char, I shall miss you and think of you whenever I dance. You were such a neat lady. Hopefully you won’t need sweaters in Heaven.
It is so nice to have danced with and had the uplifting pleasure of your friendship Char.
Thank you
It is so nice to have danced with and had the uplifting pleasure of your friendship Char.
Thank you
Nancy,
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She always made her way to me at Dance Club so we could talk about you. She was a lot of fun and I know your heart is broken. Many prayers for you and your family at this most difficult time.
Terri Shank
Nancy,
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She always made her way to me at Dance Club so we could talk about you. She was a lot of fun and I know your heart is broken. Many prayers for you and your family at this most difficult time.
Terri Shank
I cannot imagine your grief. The only thing that could even begin to shine a light is that she is back in the arms of Gary, who loved her before all of us did
I cannot imagine your grief. The only thing that could even begin to shine a light is that she is back in the arms of Gary, who loved her before all of us did
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy as you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy as you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
So very sorry for your loss. Char was such a loving fun person. I truly enjoyed being with her. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed
She knew how much you loved her and that was a comfort. She is special and so is her wonderful family.
My prayers are with you along with much love. God Bless!
So very sorry for your loss. Char was such a loving fun person. I truly enjoyed being with her. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed
She knew how much you loved her and that was a comfort. She is special and so is her wonderful family.
My prayers are with you along with much love. God Bless!
My deepest sympathies to your family. I raise a toast of Asti Spumante to you Charlene – always had many laughs when I was around you. Will always remember you and Gary! Hope you two are having many laughs now. Thankful I knew the both of you. Prayers for your family.
My deepest sympathies to your family. I raise a toast of Asti Spumante to you Charlene – always had many laughs when I was around you. Will always remember you and Gary! Hope you two are having many laughs now. Thankful I knew the both of you. Prayers for your family.
For Chars family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her. We had alot in common with cancer and dancing.
The Lord will have special place in heaven. She was a Dear friend
For Chars family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her. We had alot in common with cancer and dancing.
The Lord will have special place in heaven. She was a Dear friend
Char, I feel as if I have lost the best part of myself. I miss and love you so very much. You will always be my BFF. You brought fun and laughter with you whenever we were together.
Susan, Pam, and Nancy, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Char, I feel as if I have lost the best part of myself. I miss and love you so very much. You will always be my BFF. You brought fun and laughter with you whenever we were together.
Susan, Pam, and Nancy, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Thanks for being the Leader of the Resurrection Grads.
You will be missed.
Love and Prayers,
Winnie
Thanks for being the Leader of the Resurrection Grads.
You will be missed.
Love and Prayers,
Winnie
Karen, Pam and Nancy,
Don and I are really going to miss your mom. She always had a smile no matter how much pain she was in. She was such a fighter and we were hoping that she would win the battle with the virus too. At least now she can be with your dad, and she can dance as much as she wants and maybe even hit a few jackpots too. Our prayers are with all of you.
Karen, Pam and Nancy,
Don and I are really going to miss your mom. She always had a smile no matter how much pain she was in. She was such a fighter and we were hoping that she would win the battle with the virus too. At least now she can be with your dad, and she can dance as much as she wants and maybe even hit a few jackpots too. Our prayers are with all of you.
To Char’s family, you have our deepest sympathy. We have all lost a wonderful woman who always went out of her way to make us feel welcome at the dance hall. We will miss her.
To Char’s family, you have our deepest sympathy. We have all lost a wonderful woman who always went out of her way to make us feel welcome at the dance hall. We will miss her.
Dear Karen, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a friend and a wonderful Neighbor. My prayers are with you and all your family.
Dear Karen, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a friend and a wonderful Neighbor. My prayers are with you and all your family.