Martha Kruer Obituary
Martha Jane Kruer, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 26, 1934, Martha was a faithful member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.
Martha is survived by her cherished children, Marge Robison, Kathy Eberle, Dan Kruer, and Leroy Kruer. Her legacy continues through her beloved grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Davis, Jennifer (Robert) Briand, and Daniel (Rachael) Robison, as well as her treasured great-grandchildren, Ethen Briand, Elizabeth Briand, and Elias Robison. Martha's family was the center of her world, and her love for them will be forever treasured. She is also survived by her brothers, Earl Bertrand and Mel (Martie) Bertrand.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Edmund "Ed" Kruer; her parents, Frank Bertrand and Florence Andres Bertrand, siblings Agnes Catherine Bertrand, Cleo Bertrand, Francis Bertrand, and Lavina Schindler; and her sons-in-law, Stan Robison and Bob Eberle.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday, at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church (5719 Saint Marys Rd, Floyds Knobs) with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
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