Krug Jr., George A.

George A. Krug Jr. , 56, died Friday at his home that he shared with his father, George Krug, after an extended illness. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Daniel Krueger of Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha will officiate. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and at the chapel after 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

George was born in Cedar Rapids and was one of four children born to George and Betty Krug. He attended Kennedy High School, graduating in 1973. He went on to Iowa State University, where he received his degree in mechanical engineering in 1978. Following graduation he was employed by Rockwell Collins until his retirement. George enjoyed and found great satisfaction in designing and building new projects.

George is survived by his father, George A. Krug of Cedar Rapids; his brother, Kevin and wife Barbara of Swisher; sister, Sheryl Dunston and husband Dennis of Woodland, Calif.; and sister, Pamela and husband Richard of Cedar Rapids. George was the proud uncle to Sean Dunston of Woodland, Calif., Chad Ruhberg of Cedar Rapids, Danielle Perleberg of Milwaukee, Wis., and Jenni Markt of Center Point; and great-uncle to Delainey Markt.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty; grandparents; and nephew, Trent Van Lengen.

George enjoyed following sports, especially the Cyclones, baseball, music, movies, and loved spending time with his family. Upon his retirement George devoted himself to caring for his parents. George had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed laughing. He had a warm, gentle heart, reaching out to those in need.

A memorial fund has been established in George's memory.

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