David Kruidenier, donated 1937 LaSalle to CLC Museum & Research Center

[Sue 5125]

David Kruidenier passed away last week.  In case you dont know him - Mr. Kruidenier donated his 1937 LaSalle Convertible Sedan to the Museum & Research Center last summer at the Des Moines GN. He was very happy to see that his LaSalle would be "going home" (to Detroit).

Instead of a funeral, there was a going away party and "the love of his live", a 1932 Cadillac (Sport Phaeton) was parked in the driveway of his home.

According to the Des Moines Register: "Kruidenier was born in Des Moines on July 18, 1921. His father, David S. Kruidenier, operated an automobile dealership in Des Moines, selling Cadillacs, LaSalles and Oldsmobiles."

In 2004, Mr. Kruidenier donated the 1932 Cadillac to Salisbury House in Des Moines in memory of his father.
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[Doug Houston]

Its always sad to hear such news. Now, lets hope that the LaSalle STAYS "home".