Bruce Charles Kruger

Bruce Charles Kruger age 76, passed away unexpectedly at home in Plymouth, MN on November 2, 2016. Bruce loved his family and friends, the outdoors, travel, history, music, photography, and the sport of ice hockey.  He grew up in Faribault, MN where he met his life-long sweetheart, Patricia Kruger. He then attended Harvard University and the University of Minnesota Law School.  Bruce worked as an attorney in private practice for many years in both Duluth and Minneapolis, MN, and then went on to work as a Probate Referee for Hennepin County for nearly two decades.

Bruce’s passion was helping and connecting with people, and he fondly collected life-long friends. He enjoyed a good argument and had a dry sense of humor. He was fair, firm and always kind. Bruce’s passion next to his children and grandchildren was making the sport of ice hockey better, and he channeled this energy into volunteering for Minnesota’s Metro Hockey League and serving as Risk Manager for USA Hockey for many years.

On an ideal day, you might have found Bruce with his family or friends in the North Woods of Wisconsin at the cabin enjoying conversation, fishing, or boating.

Bruce is survived by life-long love and wife of 54 years, Patricia Kruger; in-laws Harold and Jane Lamberty; children Mark (Kary) Kruger; Kristin Kruger; Lee (Kim) Kruger; grandchildren Mary, James, Anne, Emily, Ali, Ty; and great-grandchild Ryder James. He was preceded in death by parents Roland and Elaine Kruger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Minnesota Hockey Scholarship Fund, 18070 39th Place North Plymouth, MN 55446.

Sunday, November 6, 2016 02:00 PM

Medina Entertainment Center 500 Hwy 55 Medina, MN 55340

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Minnesota Hockey Scholarship Fund, 18070 39th Place North Plymouth, MN 55446.