James W. H. Krug

James “Jim” W. H. Krug, 81, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 14, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the son of Reinhold and Flora Engel Krug. Jim was baptized on September 12, 1943, and confirmed in his faith on April 14, 1957, by Pastor Pieper, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army from August 1961 until July 1964, stationed in Germany. Jim received the Good Conduct Medal for expert rifle. On March 4, 1966, he married the love of his life Karen M. Wendt, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gurgle officiating. Jim worked at Rueping Leather, WB Place, Brenner Tank and Nichols Transporting. He was a life-time member of St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, serving as an usher and money counter. He was a member of Trier-Puddy American Legion Post #75. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed bowling, puzzles, golfing, playing cards, and putting toys together at Second Impressions. He would work the polling stations at voting time, travelled all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. He was the first one to cut the grass in the spring and truly enjoyed it. Jim was “Mayor” of the neighborhood. Neighbors would congregate on his front porch. Jim and Karen were foster parents for many years. On July 26, 2024, Jim was on the Honor Flight, with his daughter as his chaperone. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he loved watching his grandchildren grow up. The great-grandchildren brought Jim immense joy. He is survived by his wife Karen Krug of Fond du Lac, his children: Richard (Patricia) Krug of Milwaukee, Kristine (David) Hodorff of Oxford, MS, and Scott Krug of Appleton; four grandchildren: Kayla (Nathan) Masterson, Ashley (Jonathon) Schlinder, Ryan Krug, and Kayla (Mehdi) Hellal; three great-grandchildren: Calvin James Masterson, Raymond James Schlinder, and Iskander Hellal; his brother Gerald (Joan) Krug of West Bend, stepbrother Roger (Kathy) Mertz of Allenton, his sisters and brothers-in-law: Arla Krug of Fond du Lac, LeRoy Bauer of West Bend, Gene Wendt of Janesville, and Evelyn Urban of Sun Prairie. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, his sister Susan Bauer, his sisters-in-law: Patsy Krug and Kathy Leahy, and his brother-in-law Robert Urban. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1600 South Main Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Luke Boehringer officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be directed to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church and The Honor Flight-Appleton District. Special thanks to Hospice, for the care and compassion shown to Jim and his family.

James W. H. Krug

August 14, 1943 - July 15, 2025