Frederick A. Kruger died June 4, 2024, at the age of 89 in St. George, Utah. He was born March 19, 1935, in Bell, California, to Frederick Frank Kruger and Edna May Mahoney Kruger. He was raised in Downey, California. He married Catherine K. Kruger on April 21, 1979, in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California. They were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 2, 1981. They were married 45 years.He attended Orange Coast College and received an associate of arts degree. He was employed with a major oil company in Southern California. He was a foreman on two oil platforms, Hazel and Hilda in the Channel Islands of Santa Barbara and Ventura areas. Also, he was a Foreman of Carpinteria gas plant in Santa Barbara County. Fred had a black and a white hard hat and his crew knew what mood he was in by the color of hat he wore that day.

Fred had many hobbies that he enjoyed: photography and disco dancing and he was a master craftsman. He built several sailboats and after retiring he built designer furniture. He loved to travel to the East Coast enjoying the lighthouses and waterways.

Fred and Cathy served a mission in Detroit Michigan. He was always willing to help people move or fix things that needed attention. His service to others was a great blessing in his life.

He is survived by his wife Catherine and two children, Fred A. Kruger Jr. (Leona) and Janet L. Runge (Robert Medina), seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m., with a viewing at 10 a.m. in the Bloomington Stake Center. 200 W. Brigham Road,  St George, Utah. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery 1777 Dixie Drive under the direction of McMillan Mortuary.