Lake Saint Louis couple to be honored by Lt. Governor

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder will present Paul and Lana Kruse of Lake Saint Louis with the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award recognizing the couple for their work on behalf of the poor and indigent.

The Kruses started a truck-stop ministry in Foristell 10 years ago. When homeless people began to show up at the trucker church seeking help, the Kruses saw a need and started First Step Back Home. Since then, they have helped more than 3,500 homeless people. Their focus is helping destitute people get back on their feet by providing them with crisis counseling and intervention and basic necessities of life.

Nominated by Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger, Paul and Lana Kruse will receive an official declaration from Lt. Gov. Kinder, Senior Service Award lapel pins and special recognition at the Capitol from Kinder.

The award will be presented Friday, July 15, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West’s Community Education Room, in Lake Saint Louis.