Obituaries

May 18, 1932 to April 22, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Paul Herman Kruger, 79, of Michigan City, died at 9 a.m., Sunday, April 22, at the Life Care Center in Michigan City.

He was born May 18, 1932, in Francesville, to the late Herman and Matha Popp Kruger. He married Trellie Ritchie on Oct. 20, 1956, in Medaryville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Michael Kruger, LaPorte, Son
Timothy (Ronda) Kruger, Chesterton, Son & daughter-in-law
1 grandchild
Martha Williams, Columbia City, Sister
Dorothy Kruger, Lafayette, Sister
Della Kruse, Adrian, MI, Sister
Trelma Kruger, Kokomo, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Max Kruger,  Brother

Mr. Kruger graduated in the Class of 1951 from Francesville High School.He served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a industrial mechanic in Michigan City for 35 years. He was certified in hydrolics and industrial fire safety. He had lived in the Michigan City area since 1963. He was a former Boy Scout Master and 4-H member. He was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (April 25), at the funeral home, with Pastor Jim Mandelville and Pastor T.J. Jenney officiating. Burial will be in St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.