Brian Kruse
Executive Director/Funeral Director
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Cemetery and Mausoleum
Brian Kruse is the executive director of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Cemetery and Mausoleum. In this role, he leads one of the area’s best known, full-service funeral homes and cemeteries – with a history that spans more than 140 years. Kruse has worked in the funeral industry for more than 25 years. Prior to joining Forest Lawn, Kruse was the Douglas County Election Commissioner, a position that he held for 10 years.
Kruse is active in numerous community organizations including the City of Omaha Administrative Board of Appeals, the Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), the Archbishop’s Committee for Development (ACD), the Board of Directors for Scouting America Mid-America Council and is an active Parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Wayne State College.
He brings his family-first focus to everything he does, spending his free time with parents, sister, nieces and nephews. Kruse is also an avid traveler – visiting historic and presidential sites, and exploring the world.
Welcome to Rotary, Brian! We’re thrilled to have you with us and look forward to all the great things ahead.
