Donald “Dutch” Kruger
Saturday, August 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Age:
93 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday March 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday March 15, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery [ view map ]
Saturday, August 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Age:
93 years old
Saturday, August 7, 1920
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Age:
93 years old
Donald “Dutch” Kruger
Donald “Dutch” Kruger, age 93 of Rochester passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital.
Dutch was born on August 7, 1920 in Eyota Township to Edward and Rose Kruger. He attended Dunwoody Institute prior to traveling to Seattle, WA to work in a shipyard. Following Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Doran DD634. Dutch fought in all three major theaters of battle during WWII. Following his service, he moved to Rochester, and in October of 1946, he married Nettie Springer at Peace United Church in a double wedding with his brother Dayton (Audrey) Kruger. Dutch worked for Anderson Welding prior to working for the City of Rochester Street and Alley Department. He retired as Lead Foreman. He was a longstanding member of the Rochester Eagles. Dutch’s love of the outdoors included hunting and fishing with three generations of his family.
He is survived by his wife Nettie of 68 years, his children Jan Hanf of Rochester, Douglas (Lynn) Kruger, JoEllen (Brad) McLagan, Jeanne (Duane) Hamm, Mark (Sue) Kruger all of Rochester and Tracy Gibbs of San Antonio TX, two daughter-in-laws Barb Kruger of Pine Island and Mary Bodelson-Kruger of Lake City, a brother Dayton Kruger of Nevada and a sister Audrey Denny of Rochester, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a sons Dennis and Rick Kruger, an infant daughter Theresa, brothers Walter, Marvin, and Edwin, and sisters Mildred and Betty.
A memorial service for Dutch will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 3:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Jorgenson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Military honors will be provided by the Rochester VFW Post 1215. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rochester Eagles Club following the service. Burial of his ashes will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Condolences
The family of Donald “Dutch” Kruger has received the following condolences.
Our Deepest Sympathy go out to all the Kruger family and especially Nettie, Jan and Jeanne whom we know the best.
We felt so bad that we were out of town at the time of Dutch's funeral. Many fond memories we have of your Dutch.
We always loved those special times we spent with you Nettie and Dutch. Remember playing pool in your basement and many other things. Bud has many fond memories of fishing with Dutch and having all those good laughs. Bud also has many memories of Dutch working for the City such as he did. We always enjoyed hearing his stories when we sat with him at the Eagles Club picnics and also the 1st Alliance Credit Union meetings. In fact last yr. we sat with him and had lots of fun chatting.
Many blessings go out to you all. One good man is gone but to a much better place and all shall meet up with him later.
Love, Bud and Audrey
My sympathy goes out to the krueger family, after recently retiring from St. Mant city of Roch after 38 yrs I worked many years with your Dad, many a lunch break was spent sitting out in the shop listening to his stories and maybe a hand of cards or two with "Dutch" , him with the big cigar hanging out of his mouth and of course talking about the "Yettie" that he had seen , lots of laughs .Take care and God bess
I have never seen a man enjoy life to its fullest, and to the last drop as Dutch did. Being is his presents has truly been a blessing. Rest in peace.
DUCTH was a force of life I only hope I can be half the man he was !
Dear Kruger family.
I am sorry for your loss. God's peace to all of you. Barb, Christian and Megan, Josh and Laura, Marisa and Matthew, Hailey and Jaislyn. ?. Prayers for peace for all.
the angles will shape up with your grandfather joining the group. how lucky they are to get him. watch for the pennies!!!
he will be sending them to his wonderful family. when you find one a smile will come upon your face for he is saying hello and is watching over his flock of family and friends. find a special jar that he would loved and watch it fill up you will be surprised:) sorry again for your loss of this special man.RIP