Rev. Carl H. Kruelle, Jr.
March 13, 1938 - May 16, 2024
Rev. Carl H. Kruelle, Jr., age 86, of Newark, DE, died peacefully in The Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Born in Baltimore, MD on March 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Carl and Gertrude (Evans) Kruelle. After high school, Carl graduated from Concordia College in Bronxville, NY and soon after Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, IL. A year of practical student ministry was spent in Westwood, NJ, jointly supervised by the Seminary and Zion Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Kruelle was ordained to the office of public ministry in July, 1963 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Baltimore. He founded and established The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Foxboro, MA following his ordination. He was called to serve other parishes, including Holy Trinity (Albion, PA), Faith Lutheran (Girard, PA) and Our Redeemer (Newark, DE).
Since retirement in 2004 he has served numerous congregations part-time in the DE, MD, PA, and NJ region. He particularly enjoyed riding streetcars, both in his youth and later at working museums across the eastern United States.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary; and their son Paul. He is survived by his brother, Paul; sister, Carolyn Schuett; brother-in-law, Robert Young; sons, Carl III (Sue), John (Margaret) of Glendale, AZ, Charles (Karen) of Downingtown, PA; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie) of Southern California with their children, Aubrey and Colton, Kevin, Matthew (Carlie) of Colorado Springs, CO, Brandon of Highland Ranch, CO, Hannah (nee Kruelle) Strausbaugh (Matthew) of Ephrata, PA, and Scott; and his companion, Margaret Johnson.
Requisat in Aeternitas!
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 Johnson Road, Newark, Delaware, where a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately at Loudon Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at the address listed above.
Dani
Our prayers are with you and your family!!
Alice L Wuschke
With sympathy to Pastor’s family and friends. I was confirmed by Pastor Kruelle back when he and the family lived in Foxboro, Massachusetts and he served as the founding pastor of The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. I have fond memories of them eventhough I was still a child. We were so happy and grateful he was able to attend the congregation’s 50th anniversary, back in 2013. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Luis Santiago
Chuck, my most sincere condolences to you and your family. I hope you find solace in the good memories you have with your father. I’m here if you need someone to talk to.
Luis S.
Kissell Family
Our Condolences to the Kruelle Family, especially the three sons. We remember your coming from Pa. to Our Redemer Church and your many years here.God Bless.
AK,Helga,Arno,Katie
Edward Herman
Hi Carl,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Take comfort in knowing that he is home with his Heavenly Father whom he served during his time on earth. May God bring you and your family the comfort that only he can provide.
I think of you often and the time we spent together professionally.
God Bless
Ed & Carole Herman