Kyle Jay Kruckenberg 1963 - 2021 Kevin P. Buehler 1956 - 2021 Kyle Jay Kruckenberg, 57, passed away March 2, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born June 23, 1963, to Homer and Joyce (Graham) Kruckenberg. Born and raised in Great Bend, Kyle worked as a Journeyman Carpenter in Iowa for several years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Carpenters Union. He enjoyed art, designing many different projects and loved working on cars. Survivors include, his father, Homer Kruckenberg; a son, Seth Kruckenberg; two daughters, Lily and Olivia; two sisters, Gretchen Titus-Smitt and Kaydene Truitt; sister in law, Lyndsay Kruckenberg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Kruckenberg; a daughter, Emily; and a brother, John Kruckenberg.