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for Sheldon Kruger
Louis Apostol
February 24, 2021
To the Kruger family. Please accept my belated note of sympathy and condolences for Mr. Kruger's passing in 2015. I will always remember the terrific educational experience I received while attending his classes. He was also a great supporter of my baseball days at Steinmetz H.S. May he rest in peace and may his memory be forever eternal.
Cornelius Lynch
March 11, 2020
I am learning just now,2020, of the passing of my U. S. Army friend Sheldon Kruger. We kept in touch for years following our Army days teaching English to trainees in Puerto Rico when suddenly i stopped hearing from him. Although i assumed he had either died or suffered some life changing experience, I realize now it was the former. I am truly sorry to learn of this to my old friend but appreciate being able to bring closure to our long relationship. He was a good and honest man and led a helpful and worthwhile time among us. Rest In Peace, Sheldon. Your friend, Cornelius (Neil
August 16, 2018
I was so sorry to learn about the passing of Sheldon. I just found out now, in August 2018.
Alisha Semchuck, oldest daughter of Edith Tauf, formerly Edith Sieel
DON MEYER
July 23, 2018
He was one of my favorite teachers at Steinmetz, always looked forward to seeing him at the "Class of 1964" reunions, he often told us that it was his favorite graduating class. I remember one afternoon in Skokie at a fire incident. I was the engineer on one of the responding fire engines. Someone tapped me on the shoulder as I was attending the pump panel, it was "Mr Kruger". We talked about our experiences at Steinmetz briefly, and then I had to go. Glad that I got to see him that one last time. May he rest in peace.
Richard Price
October 24, 2017
Mr. Kruger was a fantastic teacher. I wish I still had my notebooks from Contemporary American History in 1964 when I learned and memorized to this date the date of all the NASA missions and names of the astronauts. He really adored Terry Hurley. Thanks Mr. Kruger for a wonderful educational experience at Steinmetz!
Richard Price
Vice President
Class of June 1965
Rosemary Bell
December 21, 2015
Mr. Kruger was my division teacher at Steinmetz High School. Every year his holiday card was the first I received. He was a very special man and I will miss our 51 year holiday communication.
Rosemary Kane Bell
Joan Sandberg-Svihra
November 19, 2015
I had Mr. Kruger for geography in 1961 we kept in touch through a yearly card. He was the best I will miss receiving and sending our cards. Thank you Mr. Kruger you "are" loved.
tracey knighten
October 30, 2015
To the Kruger family my prayers are with you'll . Sorry for the lost of a great man. May he rest in peace.
Ira Acree
October 30, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. Kruger! Thanks for your service and sacrifice.
Love Ira c/o 83
October 30, 2015
Back in the early 60s Mr. Kruger was my Ancient History teacher. He was the 1st teacher that ever made history interesting for me. He had a calm demeanor and resonated a caring spirit. We kept in touch all these years. I've always considered him my favorite and best teacher. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his family. He was a fine person and a great teacher and will be missed. R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Sheffer Kohnke, Class of January, 1964
Cheryl Sachnoff
October 30, 2015
Mr. Kruger used to come to the library on Tuesday mornings to do research. He always stopped at the reference desk for a friendly visit with the librarians. I looked forward to those visits and will miss him. Sending my condolences to his family.
Susan Crowley-Roseberry
October 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr.Kruger. He was my division teacher for my four years at Steinmetz. He was an inspiration to all of us.
Jill Price Whittaker
October 30, 2015
A great teacher and wonderful mentor. We kept up via holiday cards for many years. He was a great guest when he visited with us when I returned to Chicago in '95.
A tremendous force for good in the chaos of CPS
God Bless
Jenn Gedonius
October 29, 2015
Beloved supporter of the Steinmetz Alumni Association. I had him for history class, great teacher. Condolences to the family.
October 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Kruger.
I knew this "great" gentleman thru my association with the Steinmetz Alumni
Mr. Kruger was very supportive of the Assoc. and all of us will miss him.
Once again My Deepest Sympathy
May Heimberger Nelson
Patti Podboy
October 28, 2015
I also had Mr. Kruger for History class at Steinmetz High. Blessings and loving memories to the family of a fine teacher. He was one of the best!
October 28, 2015
My condolences to .Mr. Kruger's family. He was my History teacher and home room teacher at Steinmetz High School. We kept in touch through yearly Holiday Greetings. I graduated in 1965. RIP Mr. Kruger !
Brian Cooley
October 28, 2015
If this is the well known and well liked Mr. Kruger from Steinmetz High, please let his loved ones know that he was a fine teacher and a true guiding light for his students. He had a way of taming wild ones like myself, who thought high school was a waste of time. I had a great deal of respect for him then and in my later life. I thought his family would appreciate knowing it.
Deborah White Dabulskis
October 28, 2015
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Kruger was my teacher at Steinmetz who still kept in touch with holiday cards. He loved tennis and WWII nostalgia. I'll always remember how he loved teaching American History. He will be missed.
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