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Gene Marvin Kruger

Birth	:	6 Apr 1924 Fontanelle, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Oct 2019 Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2924995, -96.2577972
Description	:	Gene grew up in Arlington, Nebraska and graduated from Arlington High School in 1941. Growing up he was very active in athletics including basketball, track and baseball. Gene developed his love of fishing as a young boy. After high school, Gene attended Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska, earning his B.S. degree in 1946. While at Midland. Gene joined the United States Marine Corps. He rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant before being discharged as World War II ended. While he was in the Marine Corps, Gene was granted a furlough to marry his high school sweetheart,... Read More	Gene grew up in Arlington, Nebraska and graduated from Arlington High School in 1941. Growing up he was very active in athletics including basketball, track and baseball. Gene developed his love of fishing as a young boy. After high school, Gene attended Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska, earning his B.S. degree in 1946. While at Midland. Gene joined the United States Marine Corps. He rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant before being discharged as World War II ended. While he was in the Marine Corps, Gene was granted a furlough to marry his high school sweetheart, Ruth Elaine Wilkins on December 30, 1943. Gene and Ruth raised five sons: Jim, John, Jerry, Joe and Dave. They made their home in Fremont and Arlington before settling in Elkhorn in 1949. Gene always enjoyed fishing, whether in Nebraska, Minnesota or Montana. He was a founder and proud member of the Alcoholics Anonymous program in Elkhorn in 1981. As the years added up, Gene remained active with his friends, playing cards, cribbage and he was always up for “watching the game”. He developed a keen taste for root beer floats. So much so that the sweet treat was added to the menu at his assisted living facility. Gene’s true passion was teaching and coaching. He started his career in 1946 in Arlington. In 1949 he and his family moved to Elkhorn where he assumed head coaching responsibilities. Gene and Ruth left their teaching careers in 1968 and founded Big Red Scorebooks. First run out of their home, the business quickly outgrew their basement. The scorebooks business was then moved to the current downtown Elkhorn location. Son Jerry continues to manage Big Red Scorebooks. Although Gene was officially retired from coaching, he remained active in Elkhorn High School Sports. He volunteered as a honorary assistant coach for the girl’s basketball team from 2006 to 2018. Preceded by: Wife: Ruth Brother: Loren Sister: Bobbi Survived by: Sons: Jim (Mary), John (Lisa), Jerry (Corina), Joe (Peg) and Dave (Cathy) Dunham Brother: Gary (Judy) Knoell Sister: Joyce Gumb Grandchildren: Eric, Emily, Michael, Sara, Savanna, Frank, Jeremy, Nathan, Joshua, Britanny, Caleb, Breanna, Daver, Drew, Kristin and Taylor Great grandchildren: Aria, Barrett, Cogan and Daxton, Gage, Catelyn, Kristopher and Eli and the family is anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more great grandsons Reichmuth Funeral Home Oct 2019

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Gene Marvin Kruger's memorial is located at: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA.
When did Gene Marvin Kruger death?
Gene Marvin Kruger death on 20 Oct 2019 in Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2924995
Longitude: -96.2577972

Family Members:

Parent

William Henry Kruger

(1873 - 1946)

Lucy Ella Hagle Kruger

(1874 - 1953)

Spouse

Ruth Elaine Wilkins Kruger

(1925 - 2014)

Siblings

Walter W. Kruger

(1899 - 1975)

Esther A. Kruger Knoell

(1908 - 1964)

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