Dennis Funeral Homes

DEAN MILTON KRUGER, age 64 of Waseca died on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the New Richland Care Center.

Born on April 30, 1945 in Waseca, Minnesota he was the son of Ewald and Viroqua (Recknor) Kruger.  He attended school in rural Wilton Township and later Waseca High School.  Dean married Mary Kay Johnson on January 25, 1963 and they were later divorced.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and following his honorable discharge, Dean returned to Waseca County where he farmed for many years.  He also did excavating work for few years and worked as a welder for Met-Con.  He married Mary (Flemming) Harris and they were later divorced.   Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars, snowmobiles, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by five children, Tony Kruger of Waseca, Trevor Kruger of Owatonna, Wendy Meyer of Northfield, Sarah (Ron) Houdek of Owatonna, and Theron Kruger and ssignificant other, Cassie Weller of Waseca.  He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Hilary Kruger of Waseca; six grandchildren, Lindsey Eaton, Jennifer Tollefson, Jordin Tollefson, Jesse Tollefson, Zak Kruger, and Braden Kruger; five great grandchildren; and one sister, Deloris (Wayne) Schultz of New Ulm.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son-Tracy, one grandson-Alec, and two granddaughters-Kassie and Kayla.

Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 4-8 PM and continue on Friday, one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca.