KRUGER, Helmer 1914-2010

KRUGER, MODDER, WAALKES

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/5/2011 at 06:44:26

Helmer Kruger
May28, 1914—Nov. 23,2010

GEORGE—Helmer M. Kruger, 96, George, died Tuesday,
Nov. 23, at Lyon Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rock Rapids.

Services were Tuesday, Nov. 30, at First Baptist Church in rural George with Pastor Stephen May officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery, under the direction of Bolin Funeral Home in George,

Helmer Kruger, son of Martin G. and Minnie (Modder) Kruger, was born May 28, 1914, in rural George.

He lived all of his life in the George area, attending country school. He married Lena Waalkes on Sept. 5, 1948. They farmed northeast of George. He was a member of First in Baptist Church in rural George.

Survivors include a son, Marten and Betty Kruger of Luveme, MN; a daughter, Anna
and May Kruger of La Habra, CA; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Kruger; a daughter, Lorraine; three brothers; and four sisters.

Source: Northwest Iowa Review, Sheldon, Ia. obit of Dec 4, 2010