OBIT: Richard E. KROUSE, 2003, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  KROUSE
  
  Richard E. Krouse, 55, Lincoln Highway, Boswell RD, died Nov. 19,
  2003, at his home following a courageous battle with esophageal
  cancer.  Born June 23, 1948,  in Fairfield, Calif., son of Paul and
  Ruth (Spangler) Krouse.  Preceded in death by dad in 1973, and an
  infant sister, Diane.  Survived by mother, Boswell, special aunt
  Alice Fulton, Johnstown; wife of 30 years, the former Bonnie Shawley;
  mother-in-law Peggy Shawley-Griffth; son Rick married to Beverly
  Marker, Boswell RD; daughter Ellen Krouse and Lee Stockwell,
  Shanksville; four grandchildren, Rikki Sue and Ronin Richard Krouse,
  and Alex and Ean Richard Flick; former son-in-law Steven Flick,
  Stoystown; brothers David, married to Vida Geisel, Windber; Andrew
  married to Laura Durand, Hooversville; Phil married to Marlene
  Rininger, Stoystown; and Tim, married to Karen Pugh, Jenners; and
  longtime friend Bob Davis, Boswell.  He is a 1966 graduate of the
  former Jenner Boswell Joint High School and an Army veteran of the
  Vietnam War.  Friends received from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial
  service 5 p.m. Monday at the Beka House, 5977 Somerset Pike (Route
  985), with a luncheon to follow.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may
  be given to the Humane Society of Somerset County, Box 182, or the
  Salvation Army, 140 East Fairview St., both in Somerset, Pa. 15501. 
  Arrangements in charge of the Hoffman Funeral Homes.
  
  Daily American, November 21, 2003
  
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