KRUGER, Walter A. 1924-2002

KRUGER

Posted By: Jeannine Peterson (email)
Date: 7/4/2016 at 19:59:17

Walter A. Kruger, 78, Northwood, formerly of rural Manly, died Saturday, November 2, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with the Reverend Randy Nielsen officiating. A graveside service was held the same day at the Grafton Cemetery, where military honors were conducted by the Tabbert-Hollatz American Legion Post #616.

Walt was born January 24, 1924, on his family farm outside of Manly, a son of Alvin and Esther (Walk) Kruger. He was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, and affirmed his faith through confirmation at the English Lutheran Church, Manly. Walt graduated from Plymouth High School in 1942 and then went to work on the family farm. He served in the United States Marines during World Was II from April 1945 until August 1946. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to again work on the family farm.

Walt was united in marriage to Juanita Nagel on August 2, 1952, at the First Christian Church in Mason City. They moved onto the home farm and lived and worked there until November 2001. Walt was a lifelong farmer who began farming with his parents, and then continued with his brothers and finally, his sons. He was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and teaching Sunday School for nearly 40 years. Walt was also a 50-year member of the Tabbert-Hollatz American Legion Post #616 of Grafton, was a Grafton Township Board Member and served on the Grafton Co-op board. He enjoyed gardening and restoring antique tractors.

Walt is survived by his wife, Juanita Kruger, of Northwood; two sons, Dennis (Kathy) Kruger of rural Manly, and Keith (Julie) Kruger of rural Kensett; six grandchildren, Erin (Nathan) Stewart of Waukee, Jennifer Kruger of St. Paul, MN, Justin Kruger of rural Manly, Eric (Alissa) Kruger of rural Grafton, and Matthew and Gregory Kruger, both of rural Kensett; and one great-grandson, Quinlan Stewart. He is also survived by four brothers, the Reverend Harold (Jacqueline) Kruger of Genesco, NY, Edward (Maxine) Kruger of Grafton, the Reverend Robert Kruger of Rock Island, IL, and Allen Kruger and Shirley of Bolivar, MO, six sisters, Myrtle (James) Davis of Mason City, Gladys Grant of Osage, Dora (David) Runyon of Council Bluffs, Ruth (Philip) Erdman and Clarice (Robert) Wilde, all of Osage, and Deanna (Gary) Sande of St. Paul, MN, one sister-in-law, Rose Marie Kruger of Northwood; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Eugene Kruger; an infant brother, Richard Kruger; his parents; and a brother, Harvey Kruger.

Mason City Globe Gazette