Gary Lee Krug

Gary Lee Krug Gary Krug 76, of Braidwood, IL, passed away on May 15, 2024. An Army veteran from 1968-69, SP4,11c20 Inf Ind fire crewman, 2nd Bn 84th Artillary fifth United States Army, National defense service medal: Bronze star, Vietnam service medal with 3 bronze service stars, Vietnam campaign medal with 60 device. Gary was honorably discharged to come home and fight his own private war. He fought the many effects of Agent Orange and mental challenges that didn't stop when the war did. Gary was the son of the late Arthur and Esther nee Briddick Krug. He is survived by his twin brother Jerry (Angie) Krug of Godley, IL. He was preceded in death by his brothers “Big” Jim (Joan) Krug and Donald (Jerri) Krug, sister Alice Pulido, and grandchildren Jensen Esparza and Ashley Roads. Gary also joins his wife, Doris Krug, on Heavens dance floor. They married on March 9, 1986. They resided in Braidwood Illinois where they enjoyed a family together of four daughters Tammy (Al) Krzysciack of Morris IL, Misty Krug of Littleton Co, Robin Esparza, and Dottie (Doug) Savarino of Braidwood IL, and one son David (Kim) Kern of Dwight IL. Together they shared 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a dedicated cart pusher come rain or shine at the Morris Walmart for 26 years. He retired accident-free in 2018. In his retirement, he was restless and could often be found visiting the local establishments to meet with his friends to enjoy live music or at the events his grandchildren were participating in. He had a love of baseball that never went away from his days of playing with the Goldminers at Godley Park. Visitation for Gary will be held at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home with a full military honors burial at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial cemetery. The family invites you to join them after burial services for a luncheon at the VFW Post 5422 in Wilmington, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks remembrances be made in honor of SP4 Gary Krug to Operation Firm Handshake, 260 S Mary St Coal City IL, 60416 care of Max Valdez For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

Gary Lee Krug

May 1, 1948 - May 15, 2024

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