Marijo met her husband to be while she was working in Harpers 5 & 10 in Walhalla. He was a Nebraskan, who while on vacation with his friends, went into Harpers store to make a purchase. Eventually, on April 9, 1950, she married Norman Kruger in Walhalla, and they made their home on his family farm place in rural Arlington, Nebraska in the Telbasta area. They spent their married years on this farm until 1979, when they moved ¼ mile south to another house. Marijo lived there until becoming a resident of Merrick Manor in Fremont. She had worked at Camp Fontanelle for 25 years, and for many years she operated 'My Own Touch' catering service.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Fremont. She also belonged to the Pleasant Hour Club and to SMILES (of Hooper).
She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in March of 1990, by a grandson James Kruger in Febr. of 1994, by a great granddaughter Madison Ness in January of 1996, and by a sister Sally Ruth King.
Survivors: daughter - LuAnn and husband Chris Ruwe of Hooper
2 sons - Steve and wife Jana Kruger of Arlington
John and wife JaNelle Kruger of Arlington
2 sisters - Dorothy 'Dot' Harmon of Columbia, South Carolina
Vivian Smith of Columbia, South Carolina
13 grandchildren - Sara and husband Fred Ness, Amy and husband Mike Ward, Benjamin and wife
Jessica Kruger; Jill and husband Lee Brown, David King Kruger, Adam James
Kruger; Matt and wife Charla Ruwe, Adam and wife JoDee Klinker, Chad Ruwe,
Andrew Ruwe, Aly Ruwe, Rachel Ruwe, and Nina Ruwe
10 great grandchildren
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (April 25th) in the First United Methodist Church in Fremont with the Rev. Ron Croom officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and to the donor's choice.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Thursday (April 24th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 PM.
Condolences(12)
Linda Schafer
Cody, NE Wednesday, April 30, 2008 I have many fond memories of Maryjo. As a child I always loved coming to your house. She had that warm smile that just made you feel so comfortable. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Linda Mengedoht SchaferDuane and DeMaris Humphrey
Fremont, Thursday, April 24, 2008 Steve and Jana, John and JaNelle, LuAnn and Chris and families Duane and I are in D.C. but continue to stay in touch online. We were so sorry to read of Marijo's death. We remember her sense of humor and the twinkle in her eye. She was someone who exuded positive energy, and it was a pleasure to be around her. We send our warmest sympathies over the miles since we will not be able to be with you on Friday. In fond remembrance, Duane and DeMarisDonna Sagehorn & Children
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 24, 2008 My children, Jason (and family), Eric, Ryan, Kristi and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Marijo Kruger. We have known Marijo and her children (and their families) for many, many years. We shared their happy times at graduation parties, and their grief and loss of their loved ones that preceeded Marijo. The Kruger family holds a special place in our hearts. Marijo was such a kind, loving, and giving person. We will miss her. A fond memory, that we have, is when the children would go "Trick or Treating" on Halloween night. They always wanted to go to Marijo's house, because they knew she would treat them with a can of pop (of their choice, of course). No matter what the weather was doing, on that Halloween night, Marijo would always have them come in so she could see them in their costume. (Even if their shoes were damp or a little muddy.) And Marijo always made sure Mom or Dad came in and had a can of pop also. She even treated the "big ones!" God has truely brought an "Angel" home. God bless all of you.Amy Toelle-Miller
Omaha, Ne Wednesday, April 23, 2008 My sympathies to your family during this difficult time.Nick and Susan Janssen
Hooper, NE Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Our sympathy to the family. Nick and Susan JanssenElizabeth Kruger Jones
Lakeland, FL Tuesday, April 22, 2008 It was a privilege to know and love Marijo. She was a loving person and brightened the lives of the many people that participated in the activities at Camp Fontanelle. She was an example of what true servanthood is in God's Kingdom. Our sympathies to her family. Elizabeth and Everitt JonesElizabeth Kruger Jones
Lakeland, FL Tuesday, April 22, 2008Jeannie (Fuchs) Ristow
, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 My sympathies to you. Marijo was always such a joy - smiling and joking. She will be missed!Deb Wesch
Fremont, ne Tuesday, April 22, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about maryjo.I took care of her at aj mm and she was a very sweet lady.I will miss her and all the nice visits we had.May god be with all of you at this time of sorrow.You have my deepest sympathy. Deb WeschJessica (Stratman) Morrison
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 22, 2008 We lost a wonderful person yesterday. There aren't enough pages or words to say how much Marijo meant to us. There will never be another woman quite like her. I will never forget her smile or her voice. I'm so glad that she is at peace and with our Lord now. It's still hard when he takes people like her home. Know that each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Kucera Family
Howells, NE Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Kruger Family: You all have my deepest Sympathy. Grandma Kruger was an amazing woman and she touched many of our lives in very special ways. She is now at peace and at home with god and I hope you can find comfort in that. I know our family will miss her tremendously and will think of her often. Dylan and Kaylee will tell you that she is now the brightest star in the sky and she shines the light on us every night so God can watch over us as we sleep. You are in our thoughts and prayers:) Amy KuceraBarb Albus
Hooper, NE Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Kruger Family: There will NEVER be another "Grandma Kruger" in this whole world that will ever touch me so personally as Marijo did. She taught me a lot about life and the struggles and turmoil's that go with it. She also taught me about true friendship and how to have fun, laugh and be yourself. She also taught me that from sorrows and disappointments comes strength. She was a strong believer in the higher power and he's now called her home because he only takes the best. May each and ever one of you find strengh in knowing she is in the best place ever. I'm almost sure she is serving something "yummy" there too.