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George Krug Sr.
GEORGE A. KRUG SR.
Cedar Rapids
George A. Krug Sr., 98, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his home. Services with military rites
at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Survivors include a son, Kevin (Barb) of Swisher; and two daughters, Pamm (Dick) Ruhberg of Cedar Rapids and Sheryl (Dennis) Dunston of Woodland, Calif. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, George Jr.; and a brother, Elward.
George was born on July 12, 1918, in Benton County, the son of John and Carrie Hein Krug. He married Betty A. Knipp on June 1, 1947, in East Dubuque, Ill. Betty passed away in 2009.
George was the owner and operator of Krug Carb and Ignition for over 25 years. He later retired from FMC as an assembler. George was a member of the Fairfax American Legion Pekomy Post No. 572 and proudly served in the Army during World War II. He was a pilot and flight instructor at Hunter Airport for several years. He enjoyed gardening, farming and especially the time spent with his beloved family and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
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