He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968, with a year of that service in Germany. He began his career in 1973 with Xerox as a copier technician, and retired in January of 2008 from Solution One.
On July 25, 1970, he was married here in Fremont to Wanda Knoell.
He was a very active member of Salem Lutheran Church, a member of the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M., the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, and a retired member of the Fremont Rural Fire Dept. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, and bowling.
Survivors: wife - Wanda
2 daughters - Lindsey and husband Aaron Spahr of Omaha
Hillary and husband John Kildare of Pleasant Dale
2 granddaughters - Taylor and Audrey
mother - Orletha Kruger of Fremont
2 brothers - Robert Kruger of Fremont
Ken 'Digger' and wife Pauline Kruger of Fremont
1 sister - Sandra Knudsen of Fremont
brother-in-law - Marvin and wife Mary Jo Knoell of Moorhead, MN
2 sisters-in-law - Margie Monrae of Colorado Springs, CO
Jeyneise Bordson of Sioux Falls, SD
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Kruger.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Monday (Sept. 14th, 2009) at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the National Brain Tumor Society, Salem Lutheran Church, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoors Ministries, and the American Cancer Society.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Sunday (Sept. 13th) from 2 PM to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Dale Bruce
Columbus, Ne Friday, February 19, 2010 Dear Family and Friends So sorry to hear of my great longtime friend going to a better place. We were such good friend and I can remember all the laughs he gave me and was alway there when someone needed help. The whole family were good friends when I was growing up and I think of all of you often. Larry will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. Dale Bruce Columbus, NeGenny Ulven
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Wanda & family; Very sorry to hear of your lose; You all are in my prayers.Tom and Raeola
FREMONT, NE Monday, September 14, 2009 Wanda and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a fighter till the end and now he is at peace, no more suffering and pain. Enjoy the many wonderful memories that you have, he always seem to have a smile on his face. God bless RaeolaDarlene Pebley
Fremont, NE Monday, September 14, 2009 My condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. Until recently, I hadn't seen Larry for years, but enjoyed a visit with him at the Rex Ackerman luncheon. I remember how active he was at Salem and know that his faith was very strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.Sandy Riley
Sioux Falls, SD Saturday, September 12, 2009 So sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one . My thoughts and prayers go to Dean, family, and all that were cose to him. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in a very special place.Julie Kistler
Newport Coast, CA Friday, September 11, 2009 Deanie holds a very special place in my heart and I am very mad at this evil disease they call cancer....What a great man and you are so fortunate to have had the time with him -- he loves his women and is sharing a dance with all of you (his life). Please know that my tears are remembering him and his never ending smile....I love all of you and send you an embrace. Please let me know how I may be able to help or if I can do anything for you at all. Love, JulieShonda Knop
Fremont, NE Friday, September 11, 2009 Kruger Family Sorry for your loss of Larry. My thoughts are with you Shonda KnopNancy Furstenau-Boyles
Fremont, Ne Friday, September 11, 2009 Wanda, Lindsey and Hillary, Please accept my sympathies for the loss of Larry. He was a kind, warm-hearted person. I am sure you will miss him as many others will too. Take comfort in the many special memories you have with him. If there is anything I can do, please call and let me know. You are in my thoughts. God Bless and take care of you. NancyDarla Garretson
Scribner, NE Thursday, September 10, 2009 Kruger Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Although we didn't see each other often, we were always glad to have a moment to spend with your family. Larry always knew how to bring a smile to everyone's face. We will miss him very much! Our prayers are with you. Love, Darla (LaRue) Garretson and the LaRue and Garretson families