LCDR Richard W. Kruger Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of LCDR Richard W. Kruger (Wake Forest, North Carolina), who passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of LCDR Richard W. Kruger to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Kruger and Lydia Kruger. He is survived by: his siblings, Joseph Kruger of Altamont, Daniel Kruger of Altamont, Patricia Wetzel (Edwin) of Mattoon and Judith Pries of St. John; his wife Elaine Schnake Kruger of Rolesville; his children, Brian Kruger, Kerry Kruger of Rolesville, Randy Kruger (Sharon) of Winter Garden, Florida, Dawn Kruger Schudy (Kelley) of Raleigh and Christy Kruger Hobbs (Brad) of Central; and his grandchildren, Casey Che, Amanda Jane Quigley, Hannah Beth Kruger of Denver, Colorado, Dr. Colin Kruger (Jena) of Jacksonville, Florida and Haley King.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rodgers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 or to the American Cancer Society. (donate.cancer.org) Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-7400).