Elfriede H. Reinmann Cruse, 87, of Syracuse died December 24th at Van Duyn Nursing Home. She was born in Erlangen, Germany on September 13, 1930, one of 10 children. She worked for Holiday Inn at Carrier Circle and at Sky Chefs at the Syracuse Airport.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph H. in 1986 and her son, Kurt in 2012.

She is survived by five sons, Joseph Jr. (Debra), Warren, Bernard, Steven and William (Gail); several grandchildren; a sister, Louise E. Murray and several sisters in Germany.

Family and friends may call from Noon to 1:45 pm Saturday, February 3rd at Believers’ Chapel in Cicero. A brief service and reception will follow.