Mr. Kruger was born August 31, 1956, in Larned. He was the operations manager for Celebrations Entertainment of Wichita for the past three years.

Survivors include a daughter, Jessica Ann Kruger of Independence, MO; and his parents, Roy and Colleen Kuger of Salina.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

Memorials may be made to the Jessica Ann Kruger Educational Fund in care of the Bank of America, 138 N. Santa Fe, Salina.