Obituary of Frederick E. Kroog

Kroog, Frederick E. “Fred” Age 90 of Eden Prairie, MN passed away December 26, 2018. He was born in Richmond, VA, a graduate of Lafayette College, and a US Army Veteran of WWII. Fred was a Regional Sales Manager for the International Salt Company, where he worked for over 30 years. In his retirement in Sun City Center, FL., Fred was honored for his many years of volunteer work.

Fred was an outstanding pitcher while stationed in Japan during WW II. He also pitched for Lafayette College and played baseball in Fergus Falls, MN, winning the AA State Championship in 1951. He was a dedicated Twins baseball fan and followed every Twins game, both live and the replays the next day. He is now resting in peace in his “field of dreams.”

Preceded in death by wife, Jeanette; brother, Charles Kroog; sister, Gladys Gates. Survived by children, David (June) Kroog, Rebecca Elbing and Rachael (Shannon Pierce) Kroog; grandchildren, Lindsay (Doug), Lisa (Conor), Bobby (Clare), Rachel (Adam), Sarah and Michael; great grandchildren, Danny, Maggie, Oscar and Henry. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to the Southeastern Guide Dogs or The Parkinson’s Foundation of Minnesota.