I was not able to get to know my Uncle Dave past early childhood. However, I feel so blessed my son Hunter, who is Menominee, received Native jewelry made by Uncle Dave. He will cherish it forever. My deepest condolences to the Kruger Family. Sandi Kelch

Yonnie and I are sending heartfelt condolences to Lois, Kim, Todd and John. Words can never express the feelings of loss at a time like this. Dave was a loving, caring hardworking father who was extremely proud of his family. Unfortunately we weren’t close growing up as I was the baby of the family and he had more in common with the older siblings. Living in Germany for over 26 yrs we didn’t interact very much. After moving to San Antonio Dave started calling me on my birthday and I would call him on his birthday. We talked about everything from family, politics, his adopted animal friends and his great interest on the Delaware Indians. I remember us talking and how disappointed he was in finding afterTodd and I got our DNA back and we had zero Indian DNA as growing up we were told by our mother we were part Indian. So over time we became closer making up for those lost years. I will miss Dave and our birthday chats

Mrs. Kruger and family,
My parents (Lou & Peg Romond) were neighbors of yours for many years. So sorry to hear about your loss. Dave was the kindest neighbor anyone could ask for. I loved how he would walk a few doors down to visit with my dad especially after my mom passed away. I enjoyed listening to his Indian lore stories. When my husband passed away he gave me a satchel with healing stones in it to help me with my grief. I’m sure he brought you and your family many happy moments and left you all with a mountain of memories. I hope that they bring you comfort. May his soul rest in peace🕊️

Aunt Lois, Kim & Dom, Todd & Raysa, John & Rob,

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our hearts are with you at this very difficult time.

Uncle Dave was special - my Dad wrote how he always took such good care of his things when they were kids and that he should have been rewarded because his clothes and shoes always lasted longer than the rest of the boys. Dave, my Dad, and the rest of the boys endured a difficult childhood and emerged to build beautiful lives, filled with successful careers, long-lasting marriages, and beautiful children. What Dave and his brothers achieved was nothing short of amazing, really. Dave was a family man, as you well know, devoted to all of you. I always admired him for that - very loyal and devoted. I also admired his love of our Lenni-Lenape heritage and I know my Dad did too.

Uncle Dave was very kind to my Dad in his final days and it meant the world to him and to us. Every week he would come with Entenmann's cakes, usually a stack of 3 or 4, and sit and visit with my Dad. They probably didn’t say much, but they didn’t have to. Uncle Dave later told me how my Dad always defended him when bullied at school, since he was the older and bigger brother. I'll never forget his faithful visits to my father in his darkest days.

Uncle Dave and Aunt Lois made sure to send me flowers on my big graduation day in 2009. Even after all the years of living away, my Dad gone for years, Uncle Dave and Aunt Lois still remembered me, and honored my Dad in that way, knowing what it would have meant to him.

Uncle Dave will be missed and never forgotten, always remembered with love and admiration. We hope the memories of his love and devotion, and how happy all of you made him will sustain you now and in the future.

With love and deepest condolences, Suzie and Greg Stoutenburg

Lois and family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear about Dave's passing.
I lovingly remember all of the time I spent at Dave's parents home when I was growing up. I have so many good memories!
May he rest in peace.