Stephen Kruis

April 4, 1954 ~
October 17, 2022

Stephen Jay Kruis, age 68, of Grandville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Johanna Kruis. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Colleen Kruis; sons, Andrew Kruis and Jason Kruis; sisters Mary Jo and Dennis Schaaf, Esther and Scott Brower; brothers, Jim Kruis, Dave and Pam Kruis; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steve was a truck driver for 41 years for Spartan Nash. He had his private pilot’s license and would fly as often as he could. Steve’s faith grew stronger through his battle with cancer and he never lost his great sense of humor. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Byron Center Ave SW , Wyoming, with Rev. Mark Van Drunen officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, October 23, from 4-6 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to World Renew or to Grandville Calvin Christian Schools.

Memorial Visitation
Sunday, October 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Memorial Service
Monday, October 24
11:00am

Calvary Christian Reformed Church
3500 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
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October 24, 2022 2:34pm
Colleen - I will keep you & your boys in my prayers. Your husband was a good man with a wonderful sense of humor. May you feel God's presence during this time. I'll be thinking of you and continuing to pray for you in the days ahead. God bless!

- Cheryl Clements

October 22, 2022 10:08am
So sorry for your loss! Steve was a really nice guy and the two of you were great together. Payers for strength and peace for you and the boys.

- Gloria Strader

October 19, 2022 12:50pm
I will never forget sitting at break with you at Spartan and you saying, “ Man I’m sick of these ham and cheese on a bun for lunch day in and day out. It’s been a whole year of them. ” And when I said why don’t you ask Colleen to make you something different? His response was, “I make my own lunch.” That was Steve’s humor. I loved working with you buddy and you will be missed.

- Jason Hollins

October 18, 2022 9:39am
We will miss you Steve! Colleen and the boys will miss you! Thank you for enriching our lives with yours; your congeniality and your humor were especially strong gifts God gave you and you shared them well! As I look at your picture, I am reminded how you (and Colleen) slyly built an entire house (and moved in!) without telling anyone until you gave family an address to meet for a holiday "picnic". Love you, Scott and Esther

- Scott and Esther

October 17, 2022 5:51pm
I’m sorry for your loss! I’m happy he is free from pain and rejoicing in heaven! Maybe he’s driving or flying for Jesus!

- Heidi (Kooiker) Benchley




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