Dale Kruger Car Accident, Dale Kruger Silver Lake KS Obituary

Posted by Zora Stowers on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Dale Austin Kruger, 34, Silver Lake, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident.

Dale was born October 9, 1987 in Topeka, the son of Michael and Shelley (Deiter) Kruger. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2006 and Kansas State University in 2011.

Dale met the love of his life, Laura Irwin, while attending Kansas State University. They later married on June 27, 2014. They have a one year old daughter, Opal Betty Kruger. Dale’s greatest joy was being a father. He loved reading to her, watching her grow and learn, and teaching her all the animal noises. He was also an amazing dog dad to Lady and Murphy.

He was passionate about being THE BEST uncle to McKinley (16), Camden (13), Kaeson (12), Kipton (12), Kenadi (11), Kelton (8), Kolter (4), and Briggs (1). Each niece and nephew had a special connection with Dale in their own unique way. One of their favorite traditions with him is the Kruger Family Fantasy Football League which he was the creator, commissioner, and 3-time champ.

Dale loved being outdoors, helping others, completing projects, attending K-State football games and tailgates, and cheering on the Chiefs. He loved spending time with his brothers, cousins, and close friends. Dale was known to keep others on their toes with his witty sense of humor.

Dale was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald and Betty (Nixon) Kruger.

Dale is survived by his wife and daughter of the home, his parents, brothers Shannon (Kari) Kruger, Kyle (Aubrey) Kruger, six nephews, and two nieces. They all reside in Silver Lake, KS. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Howard and Louise (Cowan) Deiter of Maple Hill, KS.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 25th at 2:30PM at Townsite Avenue Ballroom, 534 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS. Private family inurnment will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery.

A Scholarship for Silver Lake students is being established in Dale’s honor. Additionally, a fund is being created to help support Opal’s future.

Memorial contributions may be sent to PO Box 346, Silver Lake, KS 66539.

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