Frederick Frank "Fred" Cruse

Frederick Frank “Fred” Cruse died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Gautier, MS at the age of 38. Fred was born on July 14,1981 in Pascagoula, MS to Sharon Bechtel and Frank Cruse. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2001. Fred loved to hang out with cousins, play video games and he always had jokes. He loved to learn new things and he loved his food and animals. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton (Mable) Cruse, his father, Frank Wayne Cruse; and his sister cousin, Heather Balius. Fred is survived by his parents, Simon and Sharon Bechtel; his grandparents, Lester (Earline) Balius; his siblings, Jessica Cruse, David (Shana) Bechtel, Anthony Bechtel and Jennifer Alger; his sister cousin, Vanessa Wainwright; his aunts, Linda (John) Kadlec, Pam Balius, Lyn (Billy) Patrick, Florence Keenum and Ramos Cruse; and many cousins, of Gautier. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for November 24, 2019 at 11:00 am at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1704 Ladnier Rd., Gautier, MS. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Fred’s life. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.