Mark Alan Kruger

Funeral services for Mark A. Kruger, 60, of Norfolk, will be 10:30 Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, in Norfolk. Reverend Robert Wiest will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, in Norfolk. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Home for Funerals Chapel, 708 Georgia Avenue. Home for Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.

Mark passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Mark was born on October 14, 1959, in Norfolk, the son of Alfred and Jean (Johnson) Kruger. He was raised in Norfolk. He attended Christ Lutheran School and Norfolk High School.

On June 15, 1979, Mark married Susan Long. To this union they had three children, Joshua, Mysti and Sheila. The couple later divorced.

Mark had a strong work ethic, sometimes working himself to exhaustion. He started his work career at Sirloin Stockade. Many remember him from his days at E-Z Car Wash where he could be found pumping gas or helping someone dry off their newly washed car.  When E-Z Car Wash was sold he continued on with Jet Wash and ran their mobile unit washing vehicles at car lots and other remote washing needs. He also took pride in detailing cars and semi's for others. Other places of employment in his 60 years of life were the Villa Inn/Ramada Inn, Madison Pork Plant, Great Dane Trailers and Renner Auto Body. He was employed at 3-D Autobody and Mount Olive Lutheran Church as the custodian at the time of his death.

His passion was his rose garden and sharing the fruits of his labor in his garden. Many know him by his signature "rose bowls".  In his younger years he enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing.

Mark was a lifetime member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, being baptized and confirmed there.  He held many roles within the church, including President and Elder and a Sunday School Teacher for over 30 years. At the time of his death, Mark was confirmation sponsor for his first granddaughter, Ava, and looked forward to their weekly Wednesday Night classes.  It was the highlight of his week.  His church family was so important to him. And his love for our Savior was evident.

Mark is survived by his daughters: Mysti (Jereme) Knoell and Sheila Wiedeman, all of Norfolk; 5 grandchildren: Ava Wiedeman, Colten Wiedeman, Calli Kucera, Austin Knoell and Kaden Knoell. Sister: Cyndie (Robert) Harrison, of Stanton; and one brother, David P. Kruger, of Norfolk.

He was preceded by his parents and his son, Joshua Kruger.

"I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20

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