Dorothy A. “Dot” Kruger, 86, of Ft. Wayne, IN (formerly of Lafayette, IN) went home to be with the Lord at 3:43 AM on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.  She passed away peacefully at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Ft. Wayne.  Dorothy was born on August 4, 1933 in Francesville, IN to the late Herman W. Kruger and Matha C. Popp Kruger.  She graduated from Francesville High School.  Dorothy was a retired presser having spent her life working for several dry cleaning companies.

In her younger years, Dorothy was an active member of Pulaski County 4-H and the Rural Youth Club.  She was confirmed at St. James Church and was a longtime member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Lafayette.  Dorothy dedicated her life to compiling her family’s genealogy.  

Dorothy was a loving sister and aunt.  She will be sadly missed.  The family wishes to thank the staff at Sycamore Village for their kindness and care.

She is survived by:

Martha Mae Williams, Columbia City, IN Sister

Della Kruse, Adrian, MI Sister

Trelma Kruger, Kokomo, IN Sister-in-law

14 Nieces and Nephews

24 Great Nieces and Nephews

15 Great Great Nieces and Nephews

2 Great Great Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Herman W. Kruger and Matha C. Popp Kruger, Parents

Paul and Trellie Kruger, Brother and Sister-in-law

Max Kruger, Brother

Lloyd Williams, Brother-in-law

Ronald Kruse, Brother-in-law

Private Services will be held at St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, IN with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. 

Private Burial will take place at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville, IN. 

A Public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ or St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Genealogy Department of Pulaski County Public Library.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.