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John Bernard, age 59, succumbed to cancer August 29, 2013 at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. He was surrounded by his wife and children, who loved him deeply, at the time of his passing. John is survived by his wife Kim of 38 years, son David (Christy) Kruger, daughter Kellie Kruger, sister Sally (Michael) Duffy, 2 granddaughters Catherine and Isabella Kruger, and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Jeanne (Drees) Kruger, and his daughter Kristine Anne Kruger. John was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. John was born on June 26, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH. Following his graduation from Roger Bacon High School in 1972, John attended the College of Applied Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. John was employed for 27 years as Product Manager for NCR and was a friend and mentor to many during his tenure. He enjoyed his work and continued to be a dedicated employee until his passing. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus and was a coach in the Special Olympics Fishing Tournament for 25 years. John, along with his beloved wife, were also active volunteers for the Great Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta where they lovingly fostered abandoned Great Pyrenees and nursed them back to health. The John Kruger GPRA Orthopedic Fund was created in his memory by the Great Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta to honor his dedication to rescuing these Gentle Giants. The monies raised in this fund will be used to provide necessary medical procedures often required by these great dogs. John had a very kind heart and great devotion to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Liberty Township, OH 45044 on Tuesday, September 3. Services for John will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 4 at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in St. Bernard. Memorials may be made to The John Kruger GPRA Orthopedic Fund, 7742 Spalding Drive, #413 Norcross, GA 30092-4207 or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com
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Kim Hennigen
September 11, 2013
Kim and family, so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers.
Pam and Greg Taylor
September 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Kneidl
September 4, 2013
Kellie and Family - Thinking and praying for you during this time. May God comfort and help you find peace. Love you all.
September 4, 2013
Kim, David, Christy & Kelly,
On this very special day, may God's presence bless each of you with an awesome sense of peace that surpasses all understanding.
Be reminded also that the angels surrounding each of you is capable of filling you with the love of Aunt Myrtle, Bill & me during today and during each of the days that follow. Open yourself to receive this outpouring of love. It will bless each of you, it will help to fill your needs & it will provide you with enduring strength.
We would be there w/you in person if if were at all possible. Love and hugs, Cousin MaryAnn, Bill and Aunt Myrtke
Alice Hoffer
September 3, 2013
Kim,
Duke and I are so very sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
Please let us know if we can be of help to you in any way.
May God keep John in his care and his soul rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy,
Alice & Duke Hoffer
Kim Dietrich Elam
September 3, 2013
Kim and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I am also sorry that my family will be unable to attend the services for John, but please know that we will be thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
September 3, 2013
Kim and Family,
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time for your family! God's Peace be with all of you!
Hugs,
The Rodriguez Family
September 3, 2013
I am a colleague and friend of John's from NCR. John was a wonderful man. All who worked with John respected and loved him. He was always helpful and made time for everyone. His big heart and kindness always showed through. John was excellent at what he did and he will be missed dearly. Thank you for sharing him with his many colleagues and friends at NCR. My heartfel sympathy and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Jill Clark (Timmerman)
Dan Palczynski
September 2, 2013
Kim and Family,
I had the privilege of ridesharing to Dayton with John for many years. 1 hour each way leaves a lot of time to have some wonderful conversations. I've tremendously missed those conversations for the last couple years, but I'll never forget how he lit up any time he spoke of you and the kids. He loved you all dearly. I sincerely hope knowing that will fill your hearts with the knowledge that he'll always be part of all of you.
John, I was proud to call you my friend. I'll never forget you. Rest in peace knowing you positively affected whomever you came into contact with. God Bless!
Jo Ann Redfern
September 2, 2013
Dear Kim, You and your family are in my prayers. Aunt Jo Ann
Kathie Amadio
September 2, 2013
To John's Family,
Mt heart felt condolences for your loss. John was a colleague and friend that I met and worked with for the last 25 years. He always had a steady, calm demeanor And was such a gentle man. In my conversations with him over the last couple of years he talked a lot about his precious grandchildren, and I knew that his family meant the world to him. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family as your mourn his passing. John, may you rest in peace.
Kathie Amadio (Kennett Square, PA.)
Terry & Jenny Yuan
September 2, 2013
Prayers of comfort and love to all. We will miss John's kind soul. Peaceful blessings.
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