Diane Marie Kruger

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Diane Marie Kruger, 70, of Bemidji, MN passed away on August 4, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea; her sister, Kathy; her two nephews, Scott and Ryan; and numerous extended family members. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverley; her father, Edwin; and her son, Jeremy.

Diane, or "Di", was born in Grand Rapids, MN and attended Greenway High School. She eventually made her way to Bemidji, where she remained until her passing. She will always be remembered for her warm smile and infectious laugh. She loved her kids, classic rock music, and Vikings football. You could often find her at the Eagle's Club on Sunday's, cheering on her team and having a root beer barrel with friends or singing her heart out at karaoke. She was probably best known as the clerk at your local convenience store, where she would greet you with a smile and a kind hello. She was free-spirited and young-at-heart and she will be missed by so, so many.

A small visitation service will be held at Cease Family Funeral Home, 2807 Irvine Ave., Bemidji, MN, on Monday, August 11th from 10am to 12 noon.

A larger Celebration of Life will be held shortly after, at the Eagle's Club, 1270 Neilson Ave., SE. Starting at 1pm and will remain open-ended.

Anyone is welcome to attend either service, or both. Our intention was to provide a comfortable place for everyone to come and remember Diane, not to exclude anyone from either location.

Please for-go the traditional sending of flowers or food. If you would like to send a card of condolence to the family, drop it by one of these locations or mail it to: Kruger Family, Care of the Cease Funeral Home, 2807 Irvine Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.