William Kruger Jr.

RANSOM-  William T. Kruger Jr., 64, a lifetime resident of the Ransom area passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2015.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday May 28, 2015 at Sacred Heart Church, Kinsman with Rev. John Hornicak, officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Kinsman. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Church, Ransom. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements.
Bill was born April 14, 1951 in Streator the son of William and Marjorie (McCambridge) Kruger Sr. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Masching, September 16, 1972 in Dwight. Marilyn died suddenly on March 8, 2015. The family is trying to find comfort in knowing that the couple is now united once again for eternity.
He farmed in the rural Ransom area his lifetime. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Kinsman, where he faithfully attended Mass and always put his trust in God. His faith will lead him home and back to his beloved wife. He will be deeply missed. Bill attended Ransom Grade school and was a graduate of Dwight High School, class of 1969, he was also a graduate of Joliet Junior College. He enjoyed fast pitch softball.
The heart and soul of Bill Kruger Jr. could be captured in two simple words-family and farming. Family was foremost in his life. He cherished his wife, children, grandchildren and family above all else, setting a wonderful example of faithful love. He was a trusted and loyal friend to many. Bill was loved by all that knew him.
Farming was his second greatest love. He was a man of the earth-living his life in sync with nature. He truly loved the land, his work, and the life that he lived. Bill was a man of integrity and hard work and his approach to life was always made with simple common sense. The Kruger’s raised their family and made their comfortable, welcoming home on the same farmstead where Bill was raised-the only home he had known for nearly all of his 64 years of life.
He is survived two daughters, Kristen (Kirby) Woods, Washington IL and Kelly Kruger, Ransom, one son, Kurt (Kelly) Kruger, Kinsman, four grandchildren, Grant and Kate Woods and Bailey and Kenley Kruger and his father, William Kruger Sr. rural Ransom. Siblings include four sisters, Sandy (Richard) Roenfeldt, Ottawa, Linda Bookout, Kinsman, Karen (Jim) Hopp, Dayton OH and Pam (Jim) Siedentop, Ransom. Bill was a loved and respected uncle to 27 nieces and nephews. In-laws include Ken (Jan) Masching, Dwight, Irv (Lynn) Masching, Dwight, Gary (Peg) Masching, Elgin, Terry (Karen) Masching, Little Rock AR, Madelyn Fogarty, Dwight and Jeff (Anita) Masching, Algonquin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, wife and in-laws, Lyle and Marie Masching.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.