updated: RC/NWA Capt. Curtis Kruse
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RC/NWA Capt. Curtis Fredrick Kruse
August 24, 1948 – September 19, 2025
Curtis Fredrick Kruse joined Northwest Airlines 11-28-1977. Captain Kruse, age 77, had most recently resided in Washington state as is noted in whitepages : 3801 92nd Ave NE, Yarrow Point, WA 98004. Service arrangements are not known….should more information be received we will be sure to pass it along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2025/10/nwa-capt-curtis-fredrick-kruse.html
OBITUARY : Curtis Fredrick Kruse
IN THE CARE OF Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bellevue-wa/curtis-kruse-12529934
We would like to take a moment to announce the passing of Curtis Fredrick Kruse. Curtis was a longtime resident of Yarrow Point, Washington, He was born in the summer months of 1948 and passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, age 77. Curtis lived a long and full life, sure to be remembered by those that knew him.
Services for Curtis are being handled by Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Funeral Home, located in Bellevue, WA. Should the family choose to share additional details, they will be included here. In the meantime, we kindly invite you to share a cherished memory or offer a message of condolence and comfort to the family and other loved ones. Your kind words and reflections will be a source of solace and support as they navigate through this difficult time.
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/wa/yarrow-point/curtis-kruse-20368797
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Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:03 PM
RC/NWA Pilot Curtis F. Kruse
August 24, 1948 - September 19, 2025
Curt passed away
peacefully at home in Yarrow Point with his wife, Sandi and son, Dean by his
side. He was born in Eldora, IA and raised in Steamboat Rock, IA. He graduated
from Central College in Pelle, IA in 1970, and due to a low draft number, he
enrolled in the Air Force Officer Training School.
He completed his training in Columbus, MS and was stationed at McChord Air
Force Base the summer of 1972. He flew the C-141 throughout SE Asia. After
active duty he transitioned to the reserves as an instructor.
Through the GI Bill he obtained his MPPA in Public Affairs at UW, and was hired
by Hughes AirWest in 1977. In 1981, Hughes merged with two other airlines to
form Republic, which merged with Northwest Airlines in 1986, and merged with
Delta in 2010. Curt flew the DC-9,727, Airbus A320 and retired on the A-330 in
8/2011. He served on the Master Executive Council of the Airline Pilots
Association from 1992 until his retirement in 2011.
After retirement he trained through the NW Baseball Umpires Association, and
umpired high school, select, and college baseball teams. Curt and Sandi
traveled extensively, sailed the San Juan Islands, and enjoyed the company of
family and friends. Curt also trekked to Everest Base Camp. He was a voracious
reader, a punster with a wicked sense of humor,and loved his dogs without
reservation. He has left a huge void in his family's life.
Celebration of Life will be held at the Museum of Flight, in Seattle on Sunday,
10/19/25 at 6:00 pm. RSVP via text to 206 660 2806.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Michael J Fox
Foundation.
Share a memory or condolence through the Sunset Hills Funeral Home Everlasting
Memorial.