Edward Herman Kruse (October 22, 1918 – January 4, 2000) was an American lawyer, World War II veteran, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1949 to 1951.

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kruse attended South Side High School in his hometown.

served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945, where he attained the rank of lieutenant commander.

He served as judge of Allen County Superior Court No.

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