Birth date: Sep 16, 1939 Death date: Jun 20, 2011
CHARLESTON, IL - Claire E. Krukenberg, age71 of Charleston, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at his home. Memorial Services honoring and celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Friday, June 24, 2011 at Adams Fun Read Obituary
As a member of Lutheran fraternity Beta Sigma Psi we were fortunate to have Dr. Krukenberg as our faculty advisor. He was a wonderful mentor, seemingly always in good humor, a patient listener with helpful advice when requested. He was a popular, frequent
My condolences to the family of Clair. We grew up as neighbors in Prescott Township and went to country school together.May he rest in peace.
Claire, thanks for being a mentor and friend. I shall always remember your many kindnesses and good advice. You are the best! May God bless you and welcome you into His eternal rest.
I believe I was one of the last at Eastern to be hired by Claire. We worked together off and on on the ICTM math contest over the past ten years. I will miss his dry wit.
Our thoughts are with Claire's family. Claire was one of the first people we met when we moved to Charleston, and we both think of him fondly as a good and supportive friend during the years we lived there. He will be missed.
I enjoyed meeting Claire as a member of the ISMAA Board and also with ICTM. He was a hard worker for the Math orginizations in Illinois. He was always professional and friendly. Rita Fischbach Retired, Illinois Central College
Dear Krukenberg Family, During the 1950's I attended a LCMS church camp in northern MN. Claire was one of the counselors and assistants there. When I saw his picture with this obituary, I could still see him with his safari hat on assisting with t
My sympathies to Claire's family. I'm not certain how many people on the EIU math faculty knew that I went back with Claire much longer than my starting on the EIU faculty, but we knew each other since about 1975. I also remember coming back f
My sympathy to Claire's family. I was a good friend to Irma and met him several times. I enjoyed the little time spent with him, and respect the great man he was. You will miss him immensely. May God comfort you. Sincerely, Roxanne
To the Krukenberg Family: Dear Kristin and Kurt, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Though I never met you, I felt I knew you from the many stories Claire related to me. I worked with Claire on the ICTM board and the contest committee. He was such a won
