Charles Kruger Sr.

Charles A. Kruger, Sr.

Salisbury-Charles Adreon Kruger, Sr., age 64, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James Paul Kruger, Jr. and Mary Dorothy Lord Kruger. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Theresa Ames Kruger in November 2015. He is survived by his sons Charles Adreon Kruger, II and his wife Ingrid Marisol Kruger of Austin TX, Dustin Lincoln Myers Kruger of New York, NY, and their mother, Cheryl Kruger of Jacksonville, FL. His last months were brightened by the birth of his first granddaughter, Marcella Taylor Kruger of Austin TX, in February. Also surviving is a brother James Paul Kruger, III and his wife Kathy of Ellicott City, MD and sisters Maria Hicken and her husband Gary of Taneytown, MD, Mary Garrish and her husband Bryan of Ellicott City, MD, Theresa Lank and her husband Dana of Willards, Paula Willison and her husband Randy of Berlin, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless beloved friends.

"Charlie" or "Bunky" as he was known was a graduate of Milford Mill High School, Class of 1970, in Baltimore County. Charlie had the heart of a teacher and spent over forty years in the classroom teaching plumbing seminars. He helped thousands of plumbers become licensed in Maryland and across the country. A Master Plumber, he was Plumbing Inspector for the City of Salisbury through nearly three decades until his retirement in 2008. Charlie was also a published author of books and articles related to his trade. He attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and had been a member of the Berlin Jaycees and the Maryland State Plumbing Board. A very positive person, he loved shooting pool, playing cards, talking politics, and building businesses. Bunky loved to tell jokes, laugh, and was the life of the party. He always brought out the best in people and they felt his warmth and kindness. Charlie was the happiest when he was helping others. Most of all, he loved his family. Bunky often said that the happiest time of his life were the years spent raising his boys and he was a devoted caretaker to his wife during their final few years together.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. A donation in his memory may be made to Plumbers Without Borders (P.O. Box 16082, Seattle, WA 98116) to help residents of developing nations get access to clean water and sanitation. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.