Michael Curtis Kruger

Michael Curtis Kruger, age 38, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on December 14, 2020. He was born on All Saints Day of 1982 in Omaha, Nebraska to Eric and Ann Kruger. Michael was a 2001 graduate of Central High School, Omaha, Nebraska. While in high school, Michael was a DECA Chapter President, an Eagle Scout, and a Senior Troop Leader. Following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps, Michael continued his academic studies at Cornell University, Ithica, New York. Michael then transferred to the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York and studied under prestigious Master Chefs. He graduated in 2003. He completed his formal education at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE and received a B.S. in Culinology in 2008. Michael especially enjoyed cooking, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gerald Wollenhaupt and paternal grandparents, William and Evelyn Kruger. Michael is survived by: grandmother, Barbara A. Wollenhaupt; parents, Eric and Ann Kruger; brothers, Samuel and Jacob Kruger; sister, Kristen Peterson; aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. Due to COVID guidelines, a private Celebration of Michael’s Life will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 19, 2020. However, extended family and friends are invited to join via zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777523559?pwd=WUFIQnlscXNrZ2tMR1d1SjN1VFRFZz09 Meeting ID: 847 7752 3559 Passcode: 459217 One tap mobile +13462487799,,84777523559#,,,,,,0#,,459217# US +16699009128,,84777523559#,,,,,,0#,,459217# US   Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US +1 669 900 9128 US +1 253 215 8782 US +1 312 626 6799 US +1 646 558 8656 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 847 7752 3559 Passcode: 459217 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keDYREGdNG And here is a link for the memorials for those who wish to make donations on-line: https://onrealm.org/ChurchtheResurr83387/give/017 Memorials may be directed to: Church of the Resurrection Food Pantry 3004 Belvedere Blvd. Omaha, NE 68111