Franklin Pancho Kruse
August 5, 1948 ~ December 25, 2010
Franklin James "Pancho " Kruse entered the Gates of Heaven Christmas Day, 2010. Pancho was born August 5th, 1948 in San Antonio to Clarence and Mary Louise Kneupper Kruse. A master plumber all of his adult life, Pancho was a valued employee of Mason Plumbing, Ashley Plumbing, John Albert Plumbing and finally became self employed owning Frank's Plumbing Company. His work was important to him but his heart belonged to his hunting and fishing. He always took his Labrador Sugar with him everywhere including his plumbing jobs and his hunting trips. Sugar also entered the Gates of Heaven with Pancho on Christmas Day. Pancho made many friends along the way and was known throughout the community for his love of life and his work. Pancho really enjoyed spending time with all his hunting buddies he made throughout the years. One of his friends couldn't hunt any longer so Pancho brought his buddy Al Pancoast a deer every year. Pancho married the love of his life, Tina Sims, on May 6th, 1972 and together they raised their family on the southeast side of the city. Two daughters and a son survive: Tammy Flanagan and her husband Tom, Brenda Kruse and Danny Casey and a son, James Kruse and Tiffany Kotara. A longtime family friend, Sandra Knopp also survives; she was just like a daughter to Pancho. Marie Angermiller, Tina's mother also survives. Four grandchildren survive: Alexandrea and Dillon Kruse and Danny and Dalton Flanagan. Pancho was predeceased by his parents, his twin brother Freddy, brother David and two sisters, Diane and Frances Kruse. Surviving brothers include: Ronnie, Johnny and his wife Virginia and Robert Kruse and his wife Gail. Sisters who survive him are: Debbie and her husband John Hartley, Elizabeth Crawford, Patti Kruse, Cindy and her husband Dwayne Dischinger and Lori Loretta Lyn Perkins. Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces also survive. Pancho's favorite saying was" Life goes on. It stops for nobody. Nobody gets out of this world alive." A Celebration of Pancho's life will take place at 2:PM on Thursday, December 30th, 2010 at Meadowlawn Tribute Center, 5415 E. Houston St. San Antonio, Texas with Brother Joe Stansell officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Pancho's memory to the San Antonio Humane Society, 4804 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, Texas 78229. To leave a note for the family, please go to meadowlawn.net and select Obituaries. Arrangements by Meadowlawn Crematory and American Mortuary.
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to Tina and Family, this is so hard. the only thing i can think to say is that God will guide us (your friends) to help you get through this. God Bless You all and ease your pain. love and prayers, Helen
I was once told that life is like a rose garden. God seems to pick the best ones. My you find peace knowing that the memories that you shared will last a lifetime & that he will forever watch over you.
My condolences to the family. The lord has a good man by his side.
Brenda, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories of the special bond you shared with your father help heal your heart. With Love, Ashlee Ring-Thomas
Brenda, I’m truly heartbroken for you, for the loss of your dad. I know that you and the entire family will miss him dearly. From having lost both of my parents, I can tell you that you will never lose the sadness, but your memories will get stronger. You fellow Republic employee, Carole Wright
Tina – My heart breaks for you with this unspeakable tragedy. I wish there were some kind of words I could use to ease your pain, but there isn’t. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and that we will be there Thursday to say Goodbye to Pancho. We love you…
James, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
James, I am sorry for you and your family’s loss. I did not know your father, but by knowing you, I know that he was a good honest man. You and your family are in my prayers.
James, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care and God Bless you and yours.
Tina & Family, Words are hard to find right now to express my sincere condolences. May God be with you and give you comfort at this difficult time. ***Time Heals What Reason Cannot***
Tammy My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your famuly at this difficult time. With Love Mindy & Michael Fuller Dustin Gibson
James, Our prayers and our hearts go out to you and your family. Your friends at Southern Fastening Systems – home office, Muscle Shoals, AL
James, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David & Raquel Janes
James, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kruse family. I have known Brenda for many many years but just recently met Pancho. He was a very likable man but more importantly he and Tina did a wonderful job raising great children! So though he maybe gone his beautiful reflections, his children and grandchildren, will live out his legacy.
Brenda, On my way to work every morning I would meet your dad and sugar on the road. Just seeing these two sitting side by side in that old truck always put a smile on my face. The fact that God took them together is a comforting thought for me knowing they will not have to go on without each other. I hope they have many early morning taco runs in heaven together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Carla Keylich Republic Services
Tina, we want you to know you are in our prayers at this diffcult time. There are no words that will ease your pain, please know you and the family are in our hearts. Chester & Judy
Tina, My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the peace which comes from the memories you & Pancho shared, comfort you now and the days ahead. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew5:4
James, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during your time of grief. Please let us know if there is anything you need. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference”
Brenda, Tina and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. We feel Poncho and Sugar will be in heaven together and having a good time of it. May God Walk with you . God Bless Pat and Arlene Tabor
Did not know Frank Kruse personally, but I do know his son James and girlfriend Tiffany Kotara, so to the both of you and the family I do send my deepest condolences.
Aunt Tina and Family, I am heartbroken beside you. We will miss Pancho dearly. As a whole – we are a large family with a large amount of love. Lean in toward the family; we’ll hold you up and help you through this. with great love, Bryan and Beverly
Tina, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The team of Poncho and Sugar was well known in this community and will be long remembered. God bless and comfort you.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leon, Mandy, and Tristan Fike
James, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless.
James, the guys at the Beaumont branch are thinking about you and your family. I love the name Poncho Peace Daryl
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
We were so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Your family and friends will be in our hearts and prayers as you begin the new year without your beloved family member. No one ever “gets over” a loss like this, but take comfort, for with time you will be able to move past it. With Deepest Sympathy, The Flower Shoppe La Vernia (Shelly)
We are very saddend by the loss of this wonderful man, God Please bless this family during this difficult time. Steven & Dawn (James) Polk, Daughter of Ronnie and the late Jelania James
Tina and Family The words are not easy to find to convey are deepest sorrow, we are among the many that grieve and feel the pain of your family’s loss. It is with great love through God, family and friends that you will find your way through this,,,,and time. Our sincerest sympathy, with all our love, Frank and Jenny
Tina, Brenda, Tammy and BJ, I am truely sorry for your loss and pray for you all as you go through this difficult time. I love y’all dearly. Keeping y’all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kruse Family, We are so sorry and sad by Pancho’s passing and truley dont know the words to say for such a tragic loss. We are here if you need anything and mom and dad are just down the street. Wishing lots of good memories to fill your broken hearts and the strengh to get through this. We are praying for you all and will truley miss seeing Pancho driving around town in his brown truck with the window down enjoying his drive. He is your guardian angel now and will be in your hearts forever. Were so upset that we all cannot make it to the service because we will be out of town, please know we send our love to surround you all and sincere sorrow for what you are going through. Lots of Love, The Peterson family The Bosanko family The Winter family
James, We are so very sorry for your loss. Didn’t know your Dad but do know you so he had to be a great man. Prayers for your entire family. Nancy & Bill Janes.