Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nov 30, 1954 – Aug 15, 2024
Gary Kroger, 69 originally from Madison, SD passed away at his home in Sioux Falls on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Gary was born on November 30, 1954, in Madison, SD. He was the son of Evelyn (Niemann) and Virgil Kroger. He was a graduate of the Madison High School class of 1973.
Gary was a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan. He spent many years employed as a talented masonry worker.
Gary is survived by his long-term companion, Robin Dunn of Sioux Falls, SD. Children, Kevin Kroger of Sioux Falls, SD, Amanda (Nick) Hein of Dell Rapids, SD and Tammy (Tony) Chamley of Dell Rapids, SD. 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother, Mike (Sally) Kroger of Dell Rapids Sisters: Cindy (Les) Schwiesow of Andover, MN, and Shelia (Terry) Beauvais of Lee Summit, MO. He is preceded in in death by his parents, Evelyn, and Virgil Kroger, his grandparents and niece Carrie Heritage.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 26, 2024, 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, 4800 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. Burial will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 9:30 at Minnehaha County Cemetery.
Read MoreOur Sympathy to Gary’s Family and Friends. May He rest in peace. ,Kim (Schwiesow) and Kevin Ernster
Kim Ernster
August 24, 2024 | Salem, SD
Our Sympathy to All of Gary’s Family and Friends. May He Rest in Peace
Kim and Kevin Ernster(Schwiesow)
August 24, 2024 | Salem, SD | Acquaintance
Sending condolences and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of Garys passing. Gary had a great sense of humor and a great big heart. We will be with you in thoughts and prayers during the services. RIP our friend. Love and God Bless Dallas n Choni Schwiesow.
Dallas n Choni Schwiesow
August 23, 2024 | Ramona, SD | Friend
Rip you have left great memories to so many people with your kindness.humor and jokes. We will miss you for sure
Rose Gramm
August 21, 2024 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
The news of Gary passing was sad, sorry for the families loss. Great picture of Gary back in the day!
Rhonda Olson/ Schwiesow
August 20, 2024 | Davis, SD
I have alot of memories of Gary...softball, partying is just a couple.. I have to say he was a good friend & would have given the shirt off his back for you. God Bless his memory! My deepest sympathy to his family.
LeAnne Richeal
August 19, 2024 | Dell Rapids, SD | Friend
Gary was a good guy I lost track of him but I knew him for over 55 years he liked to say don’t pay the ransom I have escaped you sure did rest easy
Tom Kroger
August 19, 2024 | Hutchinson, MN | Family
I have great memories of Gary growing up in Madison including wrestling for MHS & on the local racetrack. Gary had a great sense of humor & always had time for a friend. He will be missed.
Wes Goth
August 19, 2024 | Friend
Gary was a thoughtful, caring person. He went with me to a couple of AA meetings I attended in Rapid City in 1991. Gary also helped me get acquainted when I moved into an apartment ,by myself , in Sioux Falls in 1992. Gary had a great sense of humor that I'll miss.
Tim Benson
August 19, 2024 | Sioux Falls, SD | Family
