Obituaries

July 13, 1930 to November 8, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Kenneth L. Kruger, 82, Francesville, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1930, in Francesville, to the late Ludwig Carl and Lena Ringen Kruger. He married Janet I. Linback on June 15, 1957 at the St. James United Church of Christ in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Allen D. (Susan) Kruger, Chesterland, OH, Son & daughter-in-law
Kathy K. (Doug) Wilson , Francesville, Daughter & son-in-law
Ronald K. (Janet) Kruger, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Gary L. (Tish) Kruger, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Grandchildren Sarah Kruger, Jacob Kruger, Hilary Wilson (David) Parker, Haley Wilson (Kevin) McCombs, Grant Wilson, Lance Kruger, Evan Kruger, Alivia Kruger, Joel Kruger, Justine Kruger,
and Jaylen Kruger.
Great-grandchildren Sadie Parker, Tess Parker, and Brady McCombs.
Sylvia Doll, Francesville, sister

He was preceded in death by:
Evelyn Sims, Sister

Mr. Kruger was a lifetime grain and cattle farmer. He had worked as a rural mail carrier for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 228 in Francesville.

He was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He served 30 years as superintendant of the Sunday School. He was also a former member of the church board. He served as a director of Peoples State Bank and also the Cooperative Elevator in Francesville for 33 years. He was a 25-year member of the ASCS Board in Pulaski County. He was a longtime member of the John Purdue Club and Moose Lodge.

Mr. Kruger was named the 1998 Francesville Fall Festival Citizen of the Year. He enjoyed watching Purdue sports and watching his children and grandchildren in all of their activities. He also enjoyed Polka music and dancing. He was a model for being a great husband, father, grandfather, citizen, leader and friend. He was a self-made man who well represented a generation of Americans who greatly grew and unselfishly protected the American way of life. He always wore a smile and could find the positive in any situation. He will be greatly missed.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Nov. 12), in St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville with 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 St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.