Kenneth T. Kroger, age 94, a resident of Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream died Thursday, July 27, at Windsor's Johnson Healthcare Center. He was born October 10, 1911 in Chicago to William and Mildred Kroger.

Ken spent his early years in Chicago and after marriage lived in Glen Ellyn where he raised his family and was very active in the First Baptist Church of Glen Ellyn (currently known as Parkview Community Church).

He spent most of his working years in the regional office of the United States Postal Service. He ended his career as the Customer Relations Officer. After retirement he enjoyed his family, church, and the Cubs.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Abell Kroger; three children, Ken (Liz) Kroger of Wheaton, Bruce (Ann) Kroger of West Chicago, and Cindy (Steve) Andresen of Solon, OH; eight grandchildren, David (Mary) Kroger, Jennifer (Dave) Starkweather, Beth (Webb) McCanse, Bill (Rachel) Kroger, Katie (Brik) Volk, Daniel (Corrine) Kroger, Matt (Jill) Andresen, and Phil Andresen; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Edward Kroger; his sister, Bernice Kroger Nelson.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 5, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of a service at 12:00 P.M. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Glen Ellyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Parkview Community Church, 764 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.