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Herbert W. Kruger Jr.

Portland, Oregon

1928 - 2018

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Herbert W. Kruger Jr.July 1, 1928 - July 29, 2018 Herbert W. "Bill" Kruger Jr. was born July 1, 1928 in Honolulu. Bill left to be with God July 29, 2018 in Clackamas. Bill was the son of Herbert W. Kruger and Hilda (Coop) Kruger. His father was a career military officer stationed at various...

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A fine man; whose legacy is carried on through the outstanding family he created and nurtured. He is at peace; proudly looking down. Love to you all

At one of the Womack Family reunions in the late 90's up on Rainier I had a conversation with Bill and he discovered that I worked in Downtown Portland. I offered to take him to lunch and he said, I'll do one better I'll check out your security while Im there. Sounded good to me.

A few months later I met Bill in our lobby for lunch. Bill laid his notepad on a visitor badge sitting on the security counter, slid it off into his hand and walked right through our state of the art...

Herb was the second coach I had when I was a trainee with PPB. Sincere condolences to the Kruger family. Prayers are with you.

I worked different shifts at Central Precinct than Herb did, However we would on occasion cross paths. He ALWAYS had a kind word. A fine man and Police Officer. He is watching over all of you now. Clyde

I was so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. Herb was a great example of the true street cop. I met Herb several times while I was a trainee at Central precinct back in the early 80's.

Herb was always friendly, witty and interested in how I was doing.

I am very grateful for the many memories working with his son Tadd while we were both assigned to East precinct working the lower eastside.

To Tadd, Susie and Terry please accept my condolences on your...