Bruce Cruger

Bruce Cruger

July 16, 1935 - March 07, 2022

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Verona - Bruce David Cruger, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home in Verona. He was born in Madison, WI, on July 16, 1935, the son of Ashley and Elizabeth (Chadwick) Cruger. Bruce graduated from Sun Prairie High School where he played football and basketball. After high school, Bruce served in the U.S. Army. He worked for General Beverage Sales Co. as Warehouse Forman until his retirement. Bruce was a fan of Badger football and basketball and was a longtime member of Edelweiss Country Club. He was a charter member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Fitchburg.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary; children, Tracey Langenbacker and Toni Hassen; stepchildren, Michael (Nicki Lo Presto) Riley, Sue (Bob Whetstone) Riley and Susan Riley; sister, Loretta (Cletus) Delvaux; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Cruger; and stepson, Christopher Riley.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 11, 2022, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 2951 chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, with Pastor Kristin Neitzel Woelk presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bruce’s name to All Saints Lutheran Church or Edelweiss Country Club. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

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Brian & Carol Hanke
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MaryWe are so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. We remember all the fun nights at the Bowling Green bowling alley when we were in the couples league. He will be missed. Thinking of you.Brian & Carol
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Brenda Miller
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My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. Sending big hugs to Mary
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Sharilyn Madsen
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Tracey and Toni - I am so sorry for your loss of your dad! I know how special he was to you two. I loved going to Tracey's whenever she was watching golf or college football sometimes I would think how boring, till I realized she was always watching with her Dad. That is how she stayed close to him! Toni - your story about the Chapstick that always kept you close to him is so awesome! You guys will always have those great memories of your Dad to stay close to him. I will miss all the trips that he and Mary made to Utah year after year to see his girls! All your friends looked forward to seeing them as well they were such fun to be around. I always admired his and Mary's relationship that they kept with your mother for the sake of family as well. Mary I am so sorry for your loss, you two were definitely soul mates and I admired how kindly you treated each other. I hope to someday make my way to WI and get to see you again.Love you all!
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Robert Cole
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I am so sad to hear about the passing of Bruce. I was lucky enough to have him as a patient for many years, and enjoyed his positive attitude about life. We always had a laugh together. My sympathy to all the family.With love
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Judy Sigurslid
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Sympathies to Bruce's daughters Tracey and Toni. My husband Jack is your mother Yvonne's cousin Jack Sigurslid from DeForest, Wisconsin.

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