Background
Kruse, Wilbur Ferdinand was born on November 4, 1922 in Selden, Kansas, United States. Son of John Arnold and Kathryn (Zimmerman) Kruse.
Kruse, Wilbur Ferdinand was born on November 4, 1922 in Selden, Kansas, United States. Son of John Arnold and Kathryn (Zimmerman) Kruse.
Elementary teacher certified, Fort Hays Teachers College, Kansas, 1942. Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical Military College, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Architect, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1949.
Associate architect, Glen H. Thomas & Bachelor of Arts Harris Architects, Wichita, Kansas, 1948-1957; owner, Wilbur F. Kruse Architects and Associations, Wichita, 1957-1967; owner, Kruse Architects and Cons. owner, Kruse Architects and Cons., Wichita, since 1967.
Board directors Community Corrections Wch/Sedgwick Company, Wichita, 1979-1983, Kansas chapter Arthritis Foundation, 1985-1989. Advisor to Arthritis Water Exercise Club Inc. Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Serra International Club, Wichita Club (president 1988, governor District 12, 1993, regional director #9, United States and Canada Council, 1995-1997, secretary, United States and Canada Council, 1997-1999), Sierra International Foundation (trustee 1998-2002).
Married Mary Teresa Armstrong, September 5, 1949. Children: William, Karen, Katherine, Teresa, Peter, Thomas, Ann, Joan.