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Krutsch, Gustav

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Krutsch, Gustav

August 20, 2026

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Gustav Krutsch, an El Paso inventor and former German engineer, died at age 80, with funeral services scheduled for Monday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Restlawn Chapel and burial in Restlawn Cemetery. Best known for inventing the thermostat for the electric iron, he also held patents and developed…

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