Edward H. Kruse

Edward H. Kruse
Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIndiana's4thdistrict
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951
Preceded by	George W. Gillie
Succeeded by	E. Ross Adair
Personal details
Born	Edward Herman Kruse (1918-10-22)October 22, 1918 Fort Wayne,Indiana
Died	January 4, 2000(2000-01-04)(aged 81) Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Butler University Indiana Law School
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1945

Edward Herman Kruse(October 22, 1918 – January 4, 2000) was an American lawyer,World War IIveteran, and politician who served one term as aU.S. RepresentativefromIndianafrom 1949 to 1951.

Early life and career

Born inFort Wayne, Indiana,Kruse attendedSouth Side High Schoolin his hometown. He graduated in 1942 from the predecessor of the nowIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Lawafter attendingButler UniversityinIndianapolis, Indiana.He became a lawyer in private practice.

World War II

served in theUnited States Navyfrom 1942 to 1945, where he attained the rank of lieutenant commander.

Congress

Kruse was elected as aDemocratto theEighty-firstCongress (January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to theEighty-secondCongress in 1950.

Later career and death

He served as judge of Allen County Superior Court No. 2,Fort Wayne, Indianain 1952.

He died on January 4, 2000, inFort Lauderdale, Florida.

References

• United States Congress."Edward H. Kruse (id: K000334)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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