Arden Lee Kruse, 65, of Broken Bow, NE formerly of North Platte, NE died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Arden was born October 26, 1947, at McCook, NE to Matt and Maxine Cox Kruse. He grew up in North Platte and attended public schools. He made himself useful helping others who would ask for his help. Arden loved to be with people and was very social. He enjoyed mosaic work and music and loved to cook.

Arden married Sylvia Ann Parsons on July 11, 1999, in North Platte where they made their home. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Karlene Sommer, Pam Kackmeister and Toby Parsons, all of North Platte, Marty Parsons, of Lincoln, NE, Julie Parsons, of Nebraska and Jennifer (Larry “Bear”) Hudgins, of Raleigh, NC; and his many friends including Mel (Jane) Canell, of North Platte.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2013, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Pastor Ron Lauber officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverview Cemetery south of Sutherland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pawnee Assisted Living. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.