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Richard Kroger Obituary
July 15, 1946 - July 3, 2021
Richard L. Kroger, Omaha resident, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Buffett Cancer Hospital in Omaha, NE. Richard was born July 15, 1946 to Alfred and Agnes (Ross) Kroger in Hastings, NE. He married Patricia Barth on October 15, 1966. Richard was in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict.
He is survived by wife, Patty Kroger; daughter, Robyn (Michael) Zeplin of Omaha, NE; son, Jeffrey (Jody) Kroger of Elkhorn, NE; grandchildren, Zachary , Joshua and Jacob Zeplin, Josie (fiance, Trey Sachs) Kroger, Emma and Henry Kroger; brother, Larry (Patsy) Kroger of Waukesha, WI; sister-in-law, Jacquelyn Reed of Hastings, NE.; nieces and nephews.
A Private Family Interment will be held at the Omaha National Cemetery on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2pm. There will be No Viewing or Visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, National Morrow Donor Program Be the Match or St. Jude Research Hospital.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES AND CREMATORY
PACIFIC STREET CHAPEL, 14151 Pacific Street
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Terry and Kay Adams
July 17, 2021
So sorry to hear of Rich´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Patty. May your close family and friends hold you and sustain you through this very difficult time. Again our sincere condolences.......Fondly, Kay
L. L. & Janice Barnason
July 16, 2021
Sending sympathy for your loss. We have good memories of Richard in his Hastings days.
VFW DISTRICT 10 / FRA BRANCH CHAPLAIN
July 12, 2021
Thank you for your Service , may you be Granted the Caisson of Honor on your Journey to a Restful Peace
Amy Rowan
July 7, 2021
I enjoyed taking care of Richard at the cancer center he was such a sweetheart he will definitely be missed I will be thinking about him on the 15th being my daughter and him shared a birthday
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