William Kruit

William “Bill” Kruit passed away on 1/5/2025 from complications of end stage Parkinson’s disease.
Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie (Rainwater). They bought a home in Schererville,
Indiana and lived there for more than 50 years.

Bill was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the US, living near Wausau, Wisconsin and later
moving to Griffith, Indiana.

Parents were Gus and Alice Kruit and he had one older sister, Helen Rice Lettelier.

Surviving is his daughter Christine, Son-in-law Chad Romack and granddaughter Chloe Romack
Bill worked and studied and graduated from Purdue University and with a bachelor’s degree in
engineering. He retired from Inland Steel and volunteered as a firefighter for the town of Schererville.

He was a true handy man and could frequently be found helping others with car troubles or home
repairs.

He and his wife enjoyed times with family and lovingly hosted so many holiday gatherings. He also
enjoyed camping at Sandy Pines in Michigan and traveling with the lifelong friends he and Margie met there.