Merri Kruse

Merri Louise Kruse (nee Schlanker), of Dardenne Prairie, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of 29 years to Tom “TK” Kruse; cherished daughter of the late Donald and Shirley Jean Schlanker; devoted mother of Dane (Cheyenne) Kruse, Katie Kruse, and Mutiara Schlanker; dear sister of Dawn Austin, Frank Schlanker, Adell Jonas, Leslie Williams, Donnie Schlanker, Karl Schlanker and the late Lyle Schlanker.

Merri was an accomplished realtor at The Kruse Team with her husband, Tom. She never met a stranger and her go getter personality made her lifelong friendships inside and outside the office. She was genuine, caring and never held back. Merri was an amazing cook and knew how to bring people together. She was a member of Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic Church and in her free time, she enjoyed her Golf League and playing Bunko with friends. Overall, family meant everything to Merri and she was very proud of her family, especially her children. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Merri's name to The Sunshine Kids.

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