Rev. Dennis F. Kruger, 71, Stratford, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Wausau. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Brian Williams will officiate. Dennis was born on August 23, 1949 in Bloomington, MN, to Floyd and Lorayne Kruger. He married Janice J. Balk on May 31, 1969 in Kenosha, WI. After his education and training to be a pastor, Dennis became a bi-vocational minister and drove school bus for 36 years. As an ordained Pastor, he and Jan ministered together in various locations throughout the country, including Kansas, Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and 25 years in Spooner, Wisconsin. Dennis enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, baseball and his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Jan, their sons, Scott Kruger and Brad (Jill) Kruger and three grandchildren, Cole, Carson and Cullen. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Nick (Pat) Balk and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.