Jerome Allen Krupke son of Howard and Darlene (Estensen) Krupke was born July 25, 1952 in Morris, Minnesota. He grew up in the Hancock area, where he was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Anoka High School. On August 7, 1972, he was united in marriage to Audrey Kjenstad in Milbank, South Dakota. Jerry worked various jobs in the Morris and Hancock area. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Jerry died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, having lived to reach the age of 56 years.
He is survived by his son: Jason (Danielle) Krupke of Brainerd; two grandchildren: Zachary David Krupke and Alex Ray Krupke of Brainerd; his mother: Darlene Eggert of Brooksville, FL; one brother: Lawrence “Larry” Krupke of Hector; one sister: Donna (Kermit) Eckel of Eagle Bend and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents: Fred and Meta Krupke and Alvin and Winifred Estensen and two uncles: Harland Estensen and Glen “Bud” Krupke.
Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.