Maarja Krusten

Maarja Krusten (74), died February 25, 2025. Beloved daughter of Peter and Edla Krusten, twin sister of Eva, all of whom predeceased her. Growing up in New York City and Washington, DC, Maarja earned her Master's degree in history at George Washington University. She worked as an archivist with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), 1976-1990, and as an agency historian with the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 1990-2016. Following retirement she continued to serve with NARA as a volunteer, and also maintained a blog relating to archival topics, particularly presidential materials. Throughout her professional career, Maarja earned recognition as a tireless and valued advocate of NARA and archival issues.

A remembrance program will be held at Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, 4201 Guilford Drive, College Park, MD 20740, on Saturday, March 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the National Archives Foundation or the Guide Dogs for the Blind.