July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
Happy heavenly birthday Dad!! You would’ve been 92 years young today! I miss you and love you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
On Saturday, July 16th at exactly 3:33 pm, we will be lighting a candle in memory of Carroll Krueger. Please join us at that exact moment so that we can all be together in spirit to honor his memory and celebrate his long and amazing life.
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July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
To Carroll, almost 92! It was an honor knowing you and having great discussions with you as you were knitting those huge blankets. You will never be forgotten. We miss you.
Lydia
Lydia
June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
Dear Dad,
Today marks three years since you left us from this world and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Today is also your youngest granddaughter’s high school graduation. I know you are standing by her side as she closes this chapter and opens the next one. You are looking down on her with so much pride and love. As of now, , she wants to follow in her Poppy’s footsteps and be a doctor someday. She has your drive and tenacity, so I have no doubt that she will accomplish anything she sets out to do. Thank you for your love and protection of me, Cole and Emma. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
Lara
Today marks three years since you left us from this world and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Today is also your youngest granddaughter’s high school graduation. I know you are standing by her side as she closes this chapter and opens the next one. You are looking down on her with so much pride and love. As of now, , she wants to follow in her Poppy’s footsteps and be a doctor someday. She has your drive and tenacity, so I have no doubt that she will accomplish anything she sets out to do. Thank you for your love and protection of me, Cole and Emma. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
Lara
June 21, 2018
June 21, 2018
I miss Carroll and think of him often. I was blessed with great inlaws, and now great memories. Vaya con Dios.
June 21, 2018
June 21, 2018
On the two year anniversary of my Dad's passing I have had many quiet moments throughout the day. I am a teacher and today was my last day of school. Many thoughts ran through my head about my class, job, etc, but the most prominent thought was that it was the two year anniversary of his life here on Earth. Maintaining a smile was what he would have expected from me. "Do your job and do it well" is a phrase that comes to mind from him. When I finally had a real moment to look at all the photos on this website, I allowed myself to grieve, reflect, remember and to smile. I miss my Dad every day but seeing him in all of these photos reminds me of the beautiful life he lived. He was and will always will be adored and loved by his children, his wife, his grandchildren, his siblings, his friends and so many more special people. Please always hold him in your heart as I will forever. I love you Dad
June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018
Hi Dad, just thinking of you as I do every day. I miss you so much, but you are around me in so many ways. Luke is taking his first surf lesson today and I know how much fun you had hearing about all his adventures and experiences....so many I can't keep track! We talk about you all the time. I love you tons, Erin
August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016
It's with heavy heart that Sue and I learn of Carrolls passing. We had the unique privilege of sharing many wonder trips and adventures with he and Terilyn. They were a wonderful couple who embraced life and each other. To know Carroll was to experience a true life Renaissance Man! Bright, funny and enjoyable to spend time. I am better for knowing him. Our heartfelt condolences to his loving wife Terilyn.
July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016
Thanks to his daughter Erin and my daughter Katie being good friends I had the chance to know Carroll. I will remember the laughs, the sporting events, having him come back to work after he had retired to assist with my shoulder surgery and his unbelievable knitting ability.
Carroll will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in Peace
Carroll will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in Peace
July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016
Hi Carroll!
I will remember you in many ways. Every time I load up a PBJ I remember the first day you introduced me to your favorite sandwich, peanut butter, mayo and lettuce on white. I hear you everyday I'm battling the craziness of driving in LA, "you have to be defensive on the road, people are crazy". When I am doing yard work or cleaning or fixing something and I start to get sloppy and take short cuts I feel your presence and the importance of taking pride in your work. I remember watching and listening to Seiji Ozawa and Arthur Fiedler orchestrate the Boston Symphony on the only TV in the house and being annoyed at first, but finding myself captivated and enjoying the performance. I remember you never being lazy and not productive. You always had a book, project, idea, something that kept you intrigued and interested in life. I strive everyday to keep my interest in life and its many wonders and you are an extremely talented mentor. I thank you for all the lessons I learned and times we shared. Keep on flying Carroll!
I will remember you in many ways. Every time I load up a PBJ I remember the first day you introduced me to your favorite sandwich, peanut butter, mayo and lettuce on white. I hear you everyday I'm battling the craziness of driving in LA, "you have to be defensive on the road, people are crazy". When I am doing yard work or cleaning or fixing something and I start to get sloppy and take short cuts I feel your presence and the importance of taking pride in your work. I remember watching and listening to Seiji Ozawa and Arthur Fiedler orchestrate the Boston Symphony on the only TV in the house and being annoyed at first, but finding myself captivated and enjoying the performance. I remember you never being lazy and not productive. You always had a book, project, idea, something that kept you intrigued and interested in life. I strive everyday to keep my interest in life and its many wonders and you are an extremely talented mentor. I thank you for all the lessons I learned and times we shared. Keep on flying Carroll!
July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016
Hey Carroll,
Your love and support always surprised me for some reason, but it was so very real, natural and easy. I'm so deeply grateful for that. It's and honor and a joy to have shared some of your time here on this planet with you. My life is and will continue to be better for it. And, thanks for explaining the Lennon hop and showing me the open joy in your silent, head tilted back, mouth wide open laugh. I'll keep that with me, too.
Love,
Art
Your love and support always surprised me for some reason, but it was so very real, natural and easy. I'm so deeply grateful for that. It's and honor and a joy to have shared some of your time here on this planet with you. My life is and will continue to be better for it. And, thanks for explaining the Lennon hop and showing me the open joy in your silent, head tilted back, mouth wide open laugh. I'll keep that with me, too.
Love,
Art
July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
We've had such a long and happy relationship with Carroll and Teri - where to begin: Preparing freshly caught abalone (by Teri) for dinners at the Krueger's, arriving in a stretch limo for the Medical Society Christmas party, hanging out on the Grand Banks at Hospital Cove, sailing the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, adventures in Venice, Rome & Cortona. That's just the beginning. Chuck has a lot more to say but I won't let him...............We will miss you terribly and we thank you for your great wit and friendship.
July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
We send our sincere condolences to all of Carroll's family. We shared many wonderful hours together over the years, boating in Marin and again by happenstance here in Port Ludlow. We will hold those memories forever. We will light a candle in his honor and remember him with love. Jamie and Bob
July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that Arden and I just learned of Carroll's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Terilyn and Carroll's entire family. Carroll was not only a wonderful doctor but truly the only renaissance man we ever knew. He knew and mastered so many things and shared them all with such enthusiasm. He will be missed and remembered by Arden and I until our paths meet again.
July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016
There is so much to say positive about Carroll. I have had the pleasure to witness the lovely father he was to my girls Lara and Erin, my son Terry, Catherine, Lisa Tom and Matt. He adored all his GRANS completely. What a great doctor, friend, neighbor, brother and father he remained all his life. We truly never loose the ones we love, as they remain present in our heart and soul forever and ever. We will meet again on the other side.
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Bud and I were sorry to hear of Carrol's passing. He was responsible for introducing us to beautiful Marin in 1970. Carrol signed up for my stained glass class at the College of Marin and I can only describe his connection as someone who had done it in another life time. His attention to detail, creative thinking was impeccable... a trait that I am sure he took into the operating room. We loved that we were family, and shared dinners talking about the past, but also of our children. (He had a special appreciation for each of you as individuals). We would love to see you again, and welcome your families to our home in West Marin.
We will be lighting a candle on the 16th... but from Ghost Ranch in New Mexico where I will be teaching stained glass.
With love, most sincerely. Marty Meade
We will be lighting a candle on the 16th... but from Ghost Ranch in New Mexico where I will be teaching stained glass.
With love, most sincerely. Marty Meade
June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016
I have the meditation window that you gave me up in my home and I look at it every day. It brings me peace and I am forever grateful for this special gift. I know you are at peace now and it brings me joy to know that you will never again have to suffer or endure discomfort.
June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016
Dear Dad,
It's tough to know just where to begin. I am constantly recalling moments we shared, advice you've given me, things I've learned from you, both intentionally and unintentionally. So much of it just by watching the way you lived your own life. So disciplined, so good at anything you put your mind to. You never settled for mediocre or half-way. You always admired hard work and dedication and that's exactly how you lived your own life. Your word was impeccable, as was your honor. If you said you were going to do something, you did it. And you did it well. Very impressive. Such a tough act to follow.
"Find a need and fill it", that's what you'd say to me. I think back on some of the crazy ideas I shared with you, my very naive and youthful goals for the future, and how you kept a straight face, I'll never know, but "find a need and fill it" is what you'd say. As I got older I never doubted that you believed in me. And in the end, you were always glad to see me and hear about whatever the heck I was up to. I'll miss sharing my crazy ideas and experiences with you, and knowing that you're on the other end of the line, smiling, laughing, living vicariously through all of it. Believing in me all the way.
And I will never doubt just how much you loved us all, and how great you thought your kids and grandkids were. You may have been old-school in the way you'd show your love and affection, but I never doubted just how profound your love was for all of us. Thank you. I will hold onto that love for as long as I live.
And as much as I'll still try to impress you, and make you proud of me, it's such a relief to know that you'll always love me just the way I am.
I love you, too.
xo
Tom
It's tough to know just where to begin. I am constantly recalling moments we shared, advice you've given me, things I've learned from you, both intentionally and unintentionally. So much of it just by watching the way you lived your own life. So disciplined, so good at anything you put your mind to. You never settled for mediocre or half-way. You always admired hard work and dedication and that's exactly how you lived your own life. Your word was impeccable, as was your honor. If you said you were going to do something, you did it. And you did it well. Very impressive. Such a tough act to follow.
"Find a need and fill it", that's what you'd say to me. I think back on some of the crazy ideas I shared with you, my very naive and youthful goals for the future, and how you kept a straight face, I'll never know, but "find a need and fill it" is what you'd say. As I got older I never doubted that you believed in me. And in the end, you were always glad to see me and hear about whatever the heck I was up to. I'll miss sharing my crazy ideas and experiences with you, and knowing that you're on the other end of the line, smiling, laughing, living vicariously through all of it. Believing in me all the way.
And I will never doubt just how much you loved us all, and how great you thought your kids and grandkids were. You may have been old-school in the way you'd show your love and affection, but I never doubted just how profound your love was for all of us. Thank you. I will hold onto that love for as long as I live.
And as much as I'll still try to impress you, and make you proud of me, it's such a relief to know that you'll always love me just the way I am.
I love you, too.
xo
Tom
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016
Dad,
I want to thank you for being my father, and for gracing this earth as long as you did. You became the fine wine of my life: more and more precious to me with age, both mine and yours. I always knew I could count on you to light up with pride and excitement over my good news. What you showed me over time was how lovingly and unconditionally you would shore me up when times were bad. This has meant more to me than I can ever possibly say.
I have learned so much from you about honor, hard work, humility, cordiality, curiosity, wit, love of music and nature. I will never forget a walk we took through the redwoods when I was little. You pointed to a shaft of sunlight filtering through the highest branches and needles, and said it was one of your favorite things in life, that particular light. I like to think you gave me the gift of seeing and hearing things this way -- no detail too small to escape delight and awe.
There are a thousand gifts and quirks I see in myself and my son, my siblings, my aunts and uncles, my nieces and nephews that instantly recall you, Dad. There will never be another person quite like you, but there is so much of you in so many, many of us, that I believe you will grace this world for a very long time.
Rest in peace. I love you.
Lisa
I want to thank you for being my father, and for gracing this earth as long as you did. You became the fine wine of my life: more and more precious to me with age, both mine and yours. I always knew I could count on you to light up with pride and excitement over my good news. What you showed me over time was how lovingly and unconditionally you would shore me up when times were bad. This has meant more to me than I can ever possibly say.
I have learned so much from you about honor, hard work, humility, cordiality, curiosity, wit, love of music and nature. I will never forget a walk we took through the redwoods when I was little. You pointed to a shaft of sunlight filtering through the highest branches and needles, and said it was one of your favorite things in life, that particular light. I like to think you gave me the gift of seeing and hearing things this way -- no detail too small to escape delight and awe.
There are a thousand gifts and quirks I see in myself and my son, my siblings, my aunts and uncles, my nieces and nephews that instantly recall you, Dad. There will never be another person quite like you, but there is so much of you in so many, many of us, that I believe you will grace this world for a very long time.
Rest in peace. I love you.
Lisa
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
Oh Carroll, you will be so missed, your good conversations, your humor your wild and wonderful hair and ponytails your great smile, your mischievous laugh your knitting with Lilly on your lap and so much more We will never forget you. You are loved.
With love and affection
Lydia
With love and affection
Lydia
June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016
From Erin...
Hi Dad,
I am so proud and honored to be your daughter.
I cherish our "special bond" we spoke about a few weeks ago every single day. I've looked up to you my whole life and I want to always do my best for you. From the moment I could walk I've wanted to be by your side. It doesn't matter what we're doing or what is said, I just love being near you.
I love hearing that funny cackle when I tell you the silly things Luke has done and said and I'm so glad the two of you have spent so much time together. He sporadically throws out the "Semper Fi Hoo Rah" you taught him in March when you gave him your USMC hat. We talk about you all the time and we love looking at all your stained glass throughout our house. Pat has loved being around you and truly admires what you have done and the man you are.
You are the most intelligent, hard working, talented, cordial, concerned, kind and loving man I know.
I love you so much, thank you for giving me a wonderful life and I'll be chatting with you as always on Sunday afternoon.
I love you tons,
Erin
Hi Dad,
I am so proud and honored to be your daughter.
I cherish our "special bond" we spoke about a few weeks ago every single day. I've looked up to you my whole life and I want to always do my best for you. From the moment I could walk I've wanted to be by your side. It doesn't matter what we're doing or what is said, I just love being near you.
I love hearing that funny cackle when I tell you the silly things Luke has done and said and I'm so glad the two of you have spent so much time together. He sporadically throws out the "Semper Fi Hoo Rah" you taught him in March when you gave him your USMC hat. We talk about you all the time and we love looking at all your stained glass throughout our house. Pat has loved being around you and truly admires what you have done and the man you are.
You are the most intelligent, hard working, talented, cordial, concerned, kind and loving man I know.
I love you so much, thank you for giving me a wonderful life and I'll be chatting with you as always on Sunday afternoon.
I love you tons,
Erin
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
I am so glad you were my dad. What a unique individual!
I love you so much Dad.
I love you so much Dad.
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July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
Happy heavenly birthday Dad!! You would’ve been 92 years young today! I miss you and love you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
To Carroll, almost 92! It was an honor knowing you and having great discussions with you as you were knitting those huge blankets. You will never be forgotten. We miss you.
Lydia
Lydia
June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
Dear Dad,
Today marks three years since you left us from this world and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Today is also your youngest granddaughter’s high school graduation. I know you are standing by her side as she closes this chapter and opens the next one. You are looking down on her with so much pride and love. As of now, , she wants to follow in her Poppy’s footsteps and be a doctor someday. She has your drive and tenacity, so I have no doubt that she will accomplish anything she sets out to do. Thank you for your love and protection of me, Cole and Emma. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
Lara
Today marks three years since you left us from this world and not a day goes by without thinking of you. Today is also your youngest granddaughter’s high school graduation. I know you are standing by her side as she closes this chapter and opens the next one. You are looking down on her with so much pride and love. As of now, , she wants to follow in her Poppy’s footsteps and be a doctor someday. She has your drive and tenacity, so I have no doubt that she will accomplish anything she sets out to do. Thank you for your love and protection of me, Cole and Emma. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
Lara
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July 13, 2016
Hey Lara,
Sorry for any truama I might have caused you in this moment. I hope one day you can forgive me! :-)
Stain Glass
July 13, 2016
Dad built these two massive stain glass windows for my bathroom in Lafayette, Louisiana. I was surpised that he even agreed to take on the task, but I was absolutely shocked when he opened the crates and revealed two of the most beautiful stain glass windows I had ever seen. And it was such a treat to install them together. A few years later, when I sold the house, I naturally packed them up and took them with me. At my current house I was always searching for the perfect place to install them, so I ended up building this sauna as almost a sacred chapel for them. That's really what it feels like when you're in there, looking through them, so peaceful and calming. Thank you, Dad! They will always be treasured.
Farewwell to Carroll
July 11, 2016
by Ruth Wolfe
To the Family,
We were good friends with the Krueger's when we both lived on Dominican Drive in San Rafael. Dick was the coach of Gilmore Shell, a Little League team of which both Terry, Kevin and Randy played. Carroll was the assistant coach and we have a picture of the baseball team still hanging in our den.
Both coaches were physicians but managed their time to coach these young players. Kevin still keeps in touch with Terry, but I didn't know that Carfroll had moved to Port Ludlow....I was there a fews years ago visiting good frriends--wish I had known.
My husband, Dick, passed away on Aug. 2, 2007 at 73. Dick had a lot of respect for Carroll and his professionalism in orthopedics ( Dick was a radiologist, practicing in SF). They enjoyed being together and we had a lot of fun gatherings in the early 70's.
My sincere sympathy to all the family.....
Ruth A. Wolfe and Family
The photo's and music have been so lovely to view and hear.
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