City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremation
Obituary
Scott Krutsch
Cary, North Carolina
Age 59.
Died 05/27/2025.
October 25, 1965 – May 27, 2025
Scott Allen Krutsch of Cary, North Carolina, died peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 59 due to complications from a car accident.
Born in Berea, Ohio, on October 25, 1965, Scott lived a life marked by intellectual curiosity, quiet generosity, and devotion to family and friends. He held a Master’s degree in mathematics and shared his love of the subject both as a professor and later through his work as a software engineer and census field representative.
A man of faith, Scott was a member of Fairmont United Methodist Church. He sang as a tenor in the choir for 30 years, and worked behind the scenes on various committees such as the finance committee and the nominations committee, even volunteering to serve as the chair of the financial campaign for several years. When asked to prepare food for church meals, Scott loved to try out new recipes.
Scott’s mind was sharp and strategic, qualities he channeled into his passion for games. Whether playing a complex board game or an intense round of bridge, he delighted in thoughtful play—especially when it meant spending time with his beloved nieces and nephews. He loved to include the little ones and modified rules as needed so that everyone could have fun.
Due to his kind and gentle soul, Scott had a special connection with animals. Dogs and cats alike seemed to recognize a kindred spirit in him, and he returned their affection wholeheartedly.
Scott is preceded in death by his father, Roy Krutsch, along with many other loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Suzy Krutsch; his daughters, Shayna and Shianne Krutsch; his mother, Louise Krutsch; his brother, David Krutsch, sister-in-law, Wendy Krutsch, and many nieces and nephews including his God children Mallory and Ethan Krutsch. He leaves behind many other extended family members and friends who will deeply miss his warmth, intelligence, and strong sense of humor.
Scott’s legacy lives on in the minds he inspired, the games he loved, and the lives he touched with kindness.
A service will be held at Fairmont United Methodist Church at 2501 Clark Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina at 4:00 on June 14, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott’s memory to Fairmont UMC or Rise Against Hunger (https://riseagainsthunger.org/).
For additional information or for service details, please reach out to the family directly.
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Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.
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$1196.75
Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.
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We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.
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City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.
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An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.
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We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.
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This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.
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As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.