Background
Kruyer, Joseph Francis was born on July 5, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of George Peter and Clara Anna (Grater) Kruyer.
Kruyer, Joseph Francis was born on July 5, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of George Peter and Clara Anna (Grater) Kruyer.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Notre Dame, 1948.
Chief architect, Colpaert Homes, Inc.A, South Bend, 1948-1960; associate, Maurer & Maurer Architects, South Bend, 1960-1964; associate, Donlon & Lofgren Associations, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1964-1967; chief architect, Charles W. Cole & Son, South Bend, 1967-1969; principal, Joseph F. Kruyer, American Institute of Architects, South Bend, since 1969. Board directors Sobiesk Federal Savings and Loan, South Bend, 1978-1993, Chairman of the Board, 1982-1985.
Mayor's appointee South Bend-St. Joseph County Building Authority, 1959-1960. Board directors Gibault Home For Boys, Terre Haute, since 1972, Chairman of the Board, 1974-1978. With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945, PTO. Member American Institute of Architects, Indiana Society Architects, Northern Indiana Society Architects, Construction Specifications Institute, Lions (president South Bend 1974-1975), Knights of Columbus (grand knight 1963-1965, Knight Year 1976, Catholic Layman Year 1977, state deputy Indiana 1972-1974, vice supreme master since 1991), DAV (life).
Married Irene Marie Andrzejewski, April 19, 1947. Children: Deborah Joan, Joseph F. Junior, Robert J.