Joel Douglas Kruschke's Obituary
Joel Douglas Kruschke passed away suddenly on the morning of August 6, 2018 at his home in Gainesville, Florida. Joel was born to Joyce and Douglas Kruschke in Ohio, on November 14, 1972.
Joel married his wife, Cindi Szahowski on June 5, 1999. In March of 2015, Joel moved to Gainesville, Florida to work at Alley Gatorz as a Head Mechanic. Shortly after arriving in Gainesville Joel was asked to take on the role of General Manager.
Joel is survived by his wife Cindi, his parents Doug and Joyce, his sister Dawn, Cindi's parents Ski and Maggie, five children Christopher, Jennifer, Kenneth, Keith, and his step-son Christophor Cragun, three grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, his special friend Daniel, and countless others whose lives he's touched for the better. Joel will be greatly missed and loved dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Clarke Missionary Baptist Church, with rev, James Honeysucker officiating. A gathering will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Alley Gatorz Bowling Center, 2606 NE Waldo Road.
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