Douglas “Doug” Kruger

Douglas “Doug” Kruger, 66, of Francesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, at his home. 

He was born on Aug. 6, 1959 in Monticello, to Carl M. and Betty L. (Grieger) Kruger. Doug graduated from West Central High School in 1977. He owned and operated DK’s Repair Shop in Francesville for many years. Doug enjoyed attending car shows, hunting, gardening and motorcycle riding. He will be deeply missed by his family. 

He is survived by wife Cinderella Kruger, Francesville; mother Betty L. (Grieger) Kruger, Francesville; sister Cindy [husband: Tom] Hickle, Winamac; brother Jeff [wife: Juanita] Kruger, Lafayette; nieces: Tiffany [husband: Jeremy] Straus, Britni Brown and Alissa [husband: Kyle] Freimuth; and nephews: Brandon [wife: Melissa] Hickle and Chaz Kruger. 

Preceded in death by father Carl M. Kruger; paternal grandparents: Melvin and Edna (Timmons) Kruger; and maternal grandparents: Orval and Evelyn (Nickels) Grieger. 

We would like to thank the community for their outpouring of love and support during our time of loss. 

– Betty, Cindy and Jeff

(Pulaski County Journal — July 1, 2026)