Cheryl Kruckeberg

Cheryl “Sherry” Kruckeberg, age 64, of Blooming Prairie, died Sunday November 19, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born March 6, 1953 in New Prague MN to Virgil and Evelyn (Kriha) Beinhorn. At age 10, her family moved to Blooming Prairie. Cheryl graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1971. On November 20, 1971, Cheryl married her high school sweetheart, Kevin Kruckeberg. They built a life together on a farm north of Blooming Prairie and raised two kids, crops, elk, deer, various exotic birds and animals. Throughout her lifetime, she also worked at her parent’s bakery in Blooming Prairie, Equity Bank in Claremont and Steele County Recorder’s Office in Owatonna. Above all things, Cheryl valued Faith, Family and Friends. She gave the best hugs and was always there for us. Her greatest treasures were her grandkids: Fisher & Bennett Kruckeberg and Josie and Allie Finne. She left us with strong values and many wonderful memories. Survivors include her son Kasey and Marsha Kruckeberg of Rochester, MN; daughter Kerry and Chris Finne of Welch, MN; sister Ginny and Bill Burgart of Minnetonka, MN; brother Roger and Cindy Beinhorn of Blooming Prairie, MN; sister Lynn and Duane Hanson of Blooming Prairie, MN; 4 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends whom she held dear. She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, grandson Jacob Finne, sisters in law Marcia Camerer and Carol Kruckeberg and brothers in law Tom Camerer and Ralph Kruckeberg. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Lindsey Stolen officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Monday November 27, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and also one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorials are preferred to Homestead Hospice in Owatonna and Blooming Prairie Cancer Group. Condolences maybe left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Red Oak Grove Lutheran

Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, November 27 2017
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
30456 Mower Freeborn Rd
Austin MN 55912

Service

Tuesday, November 28 2017
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
30456 Mower Freeborn Rd
Austin MN 55912