Ralph F. Kruse Jr., 58, of Neenah, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

Ralph was born February 18, 1959 to Ralph Sr. and Delores Kruse in Omro, WI. Throughout his life he was a truck driver and concrete finisher. His free time was spent annoying the children, reading the horrors of Stephan King, and helping his loving wife, Cathy, make decorative signs.

Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Sr.; mother-in-law, Ruthann; and sister-in-law, Billie.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; children, Danielle, Luke, Mack, and Branden; grandchildren, Sydney and Jayden; siblings, Doris (Mike), Rick (Tina), Robert, Randy, Darlene, Ron "Goober", Denise (Dan); mother, Delores; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are pending through Fox Cities Funeral and Cremation Services.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for the care and concern they showed Ralph during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ralph's name.