Charleston, South Carolina
KRUGER, JR., Walter Walter James Kruger, Jr., husband of Shirley Venning Kruger entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 22, 2007. Mr. Kruger was born in Charleston on Monday, May 21, 1928, a son of Walter James Kruger, Sr. and Mary Louise Burmester Kruger. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Kruger was a retired employee with Carolina Shipping Company. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Charleston Yacht Club and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Shirley V. Kruger; two sons, Walter J. Kruger III and his wife, Sandra and Steven V. Kruger, both of Atlanta, GA , a granddaughter, Logan Kruger of Brooklyn, NY, a brother, Louis J. Kruger of the Isle of Palms, a loving niece, Janice Moniz, and numerous other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday evening between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 6:00 pm. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Kruger, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Friday, October 26, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Riverview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider memorial contributions to Blessed Sacrament Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407, Westminister Presbyterian Church, Endowment Fund, 1157 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 or a Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
Read MoreShirley-
Our love and heartfelt condolences- Walter was a true gift from God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Sara & Kevin Dwyer
October 28, 2007 | Charleston, SC
Shirley and Family, my prayers are with you. Walter was a wonderful & kind man. I enjoyed working with him at Carolina Shpg, and learned much from him. One of my fondest memories is watching the two of you dance at the Christmas parties ! He'll always be in our hearts.
Charlotte & Jimmy Ross
October 26, 2007 | Charleston, SC
Dear Shirley and Louie, My heart and prayers go out to you and all the family at Walter's passing. I'm sorry that I cannot be with you. Haven't seen you in a while, but think of you often. Cherrish the years you had together, those memories will comfort you as time passes. My love and sympathy, Helena McKay-Vivona
Helena McKay-Vivona
October 26, 2007 | Miami, FL
Uncle Walter thanks for all the fish stories that you have shared with us we will miss alll your stories and look forward to seeing you on the the big POND UP ABOVE
Love uou
Bill Calhoun ( Coon)
Bill Calhoun
October 25, 2007 | Charleston, SC
I remember Mr. Kruger as a child from his Carolina Shipping days. He was a kind man and well respected. I'm sorry for your loss.
Debbe Tillman Causey
October 25, 2007 | Charleston, SC
Shirley,
Rich and I are so saddened to hear about big Walter. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Rich and English Struth
October 25, 2007 | Charleston, SC
I was stunned to read of Walter's death this morning, Shirley. I know this must be a difficult time for all of you. Please give our love to Walter and Stevie. We are remembering you all in our prayers. Drayton and Sharon Cooper
Drayton Cooper
October 24, 2007 | Green Mountain, NC
Shirley,
Our prayers are with You and Walter. I am grateful for the years I was able to spend working with him back in the "Old Days".
Kevin and Denise Hayes
October 24, 2007 | Long Beach, CA
Shirley, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Walter. Frank always spoke of him often. I feel your pain. Hold on to your memories close to your heart as he still watches over you. Much Hugs,
Joyce Moser (Wife of Frank Moser)
Joyce Moser
October 24, 2007 | Charleston, SC
