Lawrence Kruger Obituary

My hospital stays will never be the same again with my sweetheart not there just down the hall. We sure had the nurses going didn't we? Iloved you as a dear friend that you were. You and Marty hold a place in my heart that belongs only to you two. You were and are family to me. Marty,Taylor I am here for you to help or do what ever you need me for.Larry sweetheart I will miss you something feirce and I love you friend.Tell my mom,dad and Michael Sr.hello and wait for me .I'll be with you all as soon as my lord calls me home.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Kruger, as I called him, was a friend of my Dads, Larry Hylton. They coached together and played together. My Dad will be sad to hear of your loss. I know Mr. Kruger will truley be missed by all who loved him. Look to the Heavens, and find Peace. God Bless You All. The Hylton Family

DK and the entire Kruger Family,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The "Candy Man" will be missed - those of us who knew him as a coach and a friend will never forget all the years of fun and family at the ballpark - from our childhood in the Brimfield / Portage South Hot Stove League (Sam's Freeze, Senators, Save Four Store, Brimfield Plaza Merchants, Kent Floral, Permco) to the days we coached together (never forget those "G" league CHAMPS!!!) to Field High School and our summer softball family of Pro-Fab, Shepps, Portage Truck Wash, Kent Floral, Kurkey's Auto Wrecking, McGriff's, - the Candy Man was a huge part of all of it all and his support, sense of humor and friendship will be missed. I'm sure he's smiling now, looking down on all those whose lives he touched and realizing that he will finally be able to hit the knuckleball!

It has been years since I have seen or spoken to Larry, (I called him - Mr. Kruger). But he was a large part of my life when I was younger. He always had a smile and a laugh, was so caring, giving and generous with his time. We had many memorable times together and I am honored to say I knew him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Mr. Kruger!

To Marty, family and all friends; I want to offer my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow that has come upon you. I loved Larry like he was family, best friend, confidant, all rolled into one. Larry was in my opinion a very honorable, proud, and fun person. When Larry was around, there was never a dull moment as I remember in Brimfield, Ohio. Thank you Marty, Donnie, and all of you whom I have known so well. My life is enriched to have such people in it.

Love to Larry my buddy forever, and all the gang.

Dear Kruger Family,
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Larry, He was such a friend growing up. May God be with you all, for he is now with Larry

Les ( Bo ) Swiger

Peach, Mark, Jeff, Donnie, Timmy & Tommy & rest of the loved ones-my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and pain. Your dad is in a much better place than earth and without any more pain. We are here if we can help in anyway!

Dear Kruger Family
I am so sad to read about Larry,May God put his arms around you all and give you comfort.I'll never forget all the years and all the good times I had with him and all of the Krugers when they lived next to me on Mckinley avenue in Akron Ohio

Larry, You will be missed. You are truly the youngest of the three of us now. Bob and I both got to 65 and you did not. You were like a brother to me growing up. We sure had some fun times together. Those memories I will cherish forever. Those were the good times. Three cousins could not have been closer and with Barb it made four. What fun times we had.
You have left behind a wonderful family that will really miss you too. Marty and kids my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Uncle Larry,
Your life on earth is over but now your journey with Jesus begins and a whole new world is before you.
Enjoy the peace and living without pain that you couldn't have here on earth.
Daddy is heartbroken in losing you, he would tell us the hours you two spent on the phone together over the years and he already is missing those calls and hearing your voice.
I remember especially the call I got from dad when you and Marty had been to church and you had given your life to Christ.
AMEN!
We know we will all see you again some day.......until then know that you were loved so much by so many family members and friends who feel the void of your presence but know you are safe and happy where you are now and we will look forward to the day of being with you again.

Thanks for always being a GREAT Uncle~

Bobbi Ann

I JUST LOST MY TRUE BROTHER AND DEAREST AND MOST LOVING FRIEND. MY HEART IS SO BROKEN TODAY. LIFE IS SO SHORT. THE TIMES WE SHARED THE FUN WE HAD THE TROUBLE WE GOT INTO, NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE THOSE MEMORIES AWAY FROM ME. I WILL CHARISH THEM UNTIL IT WILL BE MY TIME TO GO. I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND FOR YOU TO BE MY DEAREST FRIEND. I AM THANKFUL TO HAVE SEEN YOU AND BE WITH YOU THIS PAST WEEKEND AND TO SHARE THIS TIME TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY CLOSE BY. YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY IN MY HEART AND I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS. TO MARTY, JEFF.DONNIE, PEACH TIMMY AND TOMMIE AND THE REST OF LARRY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND I HOPE WE WILL STAY IN TOUCH. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL TIMES THAT YOU SHARED WITH THIS GREAT MAN IT WILL HELP TO EASE SOME OF THE PAIN AND I AM SURE IT WILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE. TO MY BROTHER I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU EVER. LOVE, CARY.

I will Love You and Miss You. I prayed daily, that God would take away your pain. I'll never forget the times we had growning up.
All the fun we had on our vacations at Edisto Beach, and the fun fishing at Santee. Times after you moved to SC will always be cherished in my heart.
I'll miss you every day. Give my love to Mom and Dad, Warren, Jim, Ken, and Edna Mae (the sister we never knew).

Little Brother,
I will eternally Love You and Miss You! I was glad to help you through your struggles, give advice & happy to just lend you my ear whenever you needed it. I prayed so hard, several times daily, that God would lift your pain & you'd have no more. I deeply felt every one of your hurts & pains! You were such a big part of my every day I am so saddened by your loss. What a journey we've had through our lives, you, me, our brothers and sister. Growing up in a big & close family, being in the service, marrying, having babies, losing our loved ones - some well before their time, and through many other difficult obstacles of our lives. We, as brothers & and our sis, learned to lean on each other, to appreciate each other & to need each other increasingly more, especially in these very difficult several past years. I'm so Proud & Thankful that you found such a wonderful and caring church family to surround you with love & peace. I Love You and Miss You so very much. You've left a big hole in my heart, soul & life and I will feel it ever day in my life. Give Mom and Dad, Warren, Jim, Ken, & our other much loved & lost family members in heaven Hugs & Love from me. Until we meet again...I'll miss you & grieve for you each & every day!

Marty and Larry were always there to help people in need especially there friends! My sympathy to Marty..who stood by him always.You one great woman! Larry was quite a character who will be missed alot! Marty am here whenever you need me.Love you,Deb

Dear "ole unk" you'd affectionately call yourself, I Love You & Miss You so much! Thanks for all the wonderful "Kruger Shumaker Gwinner Beck" History especially of late! I already miss hearing your voice & laughs! Our special "Family History" lessons & laughs that you, Dad & I always shared will be a part of us & me forever! What a great gift you've given us all! You've always been a comfort to me, knowing you were "never too far away from your ole unk"! Even in school it wasn't a surprise to find you were such good friends with one of my teachers, Mr. Walchuck!! You and each & every one of my Uncles & Aunts have been such a blessing and such a very big part of my life! Thank You! Rest In Peace my special dear "ole unk"... you've left a big void in my heart, yet you still comfort, knowing you'll always only be a prayer away. You are part of who I am and I know even now, you're still "never too far away"... until we meet again.

My love and prayers are with you as you travel this journey in life.
Sometimes the journey is smoothe and somtimes long and hard, but we
can all have the assurance that Jesus will hold our hands if we but
let HIM.
May the love of HIM who gave HIS
life for us keep you in HIS HANDS.
IN CHRIST