Manfred W Kroker

Manfred Kroker was born May 3, 1938 in Ober--schrieberhau, East Germany to Otto Kroker and Margaretta" Gretta" Ludwig of Slession Germany-Patch Cau-East Germany

In 1945 they had to Flee their Homeland due to the War to Draxel Shreid,Bavaria, West Germany-where Manfred was enrolled in School there. He had just started 1st grade in Ober Schreiberhau before they had to Flee. Manfred attended School there through 8th Grade.

In 1952 Manfred and his Dad and Mom came to America Mount Plymouth Florida, on The Ship GENERAL BLATCHFORD. The Ship docked in New Orleans Louisiana, The Family was Sponsored by The Lester Family of Mount Plymouth Florida. Mount Plymouth became their New Home after their interesting Bus Ride from New Orleans to Apopka Florida.

Manfred enrolled in the School Forest Lake Academy in Forest City Florida and was Baptised at Forest Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He met his wife Judy Stewart at Forest Lake Academy and they were married July 1958 in Fort Pierce Florida. They resided all their married life in Forest City Florida. Their only child Kimberly Shawn Kroker was born June 1961- in Orlando Florida. The Dad and Mom were very proud of their All Sports Pro's Talent in all Sports.. Dad Manfred didn't inherit the Outdoor Sports talent but Loved being in the Outdoors at his Hunting Camp in South Georgia, where he enjoyed being from October to January during Hunting Season. Manfred Kroker was employed at Tri-City Electric of Altamonte Springs, Florida for over 40 Years until retirement in 2000. He was a devoted Employee to his Boss The Eidel Family Manfred enjoyed his retirement (spare time) spending over 25 years at his Hunting Place ( Home away from Home) South Georgia.

Manfred was an Avid Hunter and he had numerous Deer Trophies on display to prove it.. he enjoyed the Serenity of the woods and riding his ATV. The Serenity of the Woods reminded him of his beloved Homeland of Germany.

Manfred is Survived by His Wife Judy Stewart Kroker of 66 Years, Longwood Florida; Son-Kimberly Shawn Kroker Longwood, Florida; Daughter in law Penny Leigh Stubbs Kroker Longwood, Florida; Grandaughter-Ashley Ann Kroker Orlando, Florida; Grandaughter Kasi Leigh Kroker Tennessee; 3 Great Grandaughters.

She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.