Joseph Glen Krouse 68, of San Manuel lost his valiant battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ. He was born to Joseph Lester Krouse and Ida Ruth (Davis) Krouse on July 12, 1943, in the country near Route 5 in Shelby County, Ohio. He was married to Sidonia Louise McPherson on January 22, 1965 in Sierra Vista, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Louise; three children, Joseph Lee (Anja) Krouse, David Alan (Rhonda) Krouse, Kathleen Michele (Ruben) Leos and a sister, Joyce Donnette (Krouse) Ballard of Catawba, Ohio; a half-sister, Nova Webb of Tucson, AZ and six grandchildren, Tiera Leos, Cody Leos, Chantelle Krouse, Nicole Krouse, R.J. Leos, and Davy Krouse; three nieces, Gina Clark, Ann Miller and Ruthie Windle; two nephews, Dewey and Bud Ballard of Ohio. In 1973 Joe started to work as a maintenance journeyman carpenter for Magma Copper Company, Townsite Division. He continued his employment with Magma/BHP for 29 years retiring in 2002. Joe had many hobbies in which he was passionate about including circle track racing, wood working, hunting, fishing, shooting, camping and most of all spending time with family. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Lester and Ida Ruth Krouse; a brother, Terry Krouse and an infant brother, Michael. The Memorial Service is to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in San Manuel. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to the Cancer Society in his name would be greatly appreciated. After the Service there will be a fellowship and a light lunch if you would like to stay and share memories with the family. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.