Paul Arthur Kruger's Obituary
The Rev. Paul A. Kruger (82)
Born May 29, 1938 in Rochester, NY. Died May 7, 2021 in Miami, FL.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Frances, his son Kent (Shannon) Kruger and his daughter Paula (Craig) Seaver. Grandchildren, Savannah Dziekan, Claire (Val) Barton-Seaver, Cari and Kendra Seaver. His brother Steve (Jan) Kruger and sister Lori Knowlton.
He graduated from Capital University in 1962 and from Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio in 1967. He was ordained April 2, 1967 in Michigan City, Indiana. He served churches in; Plymouth and Whitewater, Wisconsin; Owosso, Michigan; Key West, Homestead and suburban Miami, Florida.
He was loved and helped many and will be missed.
To quote a message to his children, "That's it, keep it simple, and don't grieve too much. I had a good life and I made a difference."
A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Palmetto Bay, Florida on May 29, 2021 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either of the following noting the donation is for Food for the Poor - Home:
Saint Andrew's
Episcopal Church
14260 Old Cutler Rd.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33158
Saint Thomas Lutheran Church
17700 Old Cutler Rd.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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