Obituary of William R. Krouse

William R. Krouse Born in President Grover Cleveland's Birthplace William R. Krouse, 85, of Verona, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ. Services are private in care of the Codey & Jones Funeral Home of Caldwell, NJ. To extend condolences or share a memory, please visit www.codeyjonesfh.com. Bill was born on the second floor of President Grover Cleveland's Birthplace in Caldwell where his father was the caretaker. Mr. Krouse proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Bill was a manager in the food industry working many years at Pals Cabin in West Orange, NJ and later for Pechter's Baking Company in Harrison, NJ. He was a volunteer for many years with the West Essex First Aid Squad and a member of the Caldwell Old Guard. He is survived by his beloved wife, of 62 years, Sandra L. (Shannon); devoted children and their spouses, Linda & James Phillips, Suzan & Robert Bratton and Richard & Christine Krouse; loving sisters, Jeanne Smith and Betsy Molisso; also 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ora Krouse and his brother Robert Krouse. In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Essex First Aid Squad, PO Box 662, West Caldwell, NJ 07007-0662 would be appreciated.