Vernon G. Kruse, age 84, of Lancaster, WI formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family. 

Complete obituary in the July 10th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.