EVELYN ANN KRUSE, DAUGHTER OF E.F. AND BERTHA KRUSE DIES AT 83

  

A member of the Kruse family that founded Blue Bell Ice Cream has died.

Evelyn Ann Kruse, the daughter of Blue Bell founders E.F. and Bertha Kruse and the sister of longtime creamery executives Howard and the late Ed Kruse died at her home Monday.  She was 83.

Evelyn Kruse was a graduate of Blinn College and Sam Houston State Teachers College.  She was a teacher for many years in Houston and San Antonio.

Kruse was an avid supporter of St. Paul’s Christian Day School, where she served on the board.  She also supported Blinn College, Brenham Independent School District Foundation academics and athletics, Scott & White Hospital System, Lutheran Social Services, Texas Lutheran University, and many other local organizations.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Visitation with the Kruse family will be Thursday evening from 6:00-to-8:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

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