Ernest A. Kroeger Obituary
We bid farewell to Ernest A. Kroeger of Hays, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 29, 2025 at the age of 91. Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest A. Kroeger to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Katie Kroeger (Gashler) and Charles Kroeger; and his wife Darlene Kroeger of Mary's Church. He is survived by: his daughters, Lynette Wasinger (Jerry) of Hays, LouWayne Davidson (Rick) of Hays and Lori Newell (Galen) of Wichita; his grandchildren, Joel Wasinger, Blake Wasinger (Teresa), Ben, Brett, Bryce Davidson, Chris Newell (Kara) and Nicole Mannion (Alex); and his great grandchildren, Maddison, Matthew Wasinger, Owen, Sadie, Kennedy, Hayden Newell, Brayden, Hadley and Avery Mannion.
A prayer will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church (2901 E 13th St, Hays, KS 67601). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery - WaKeeney.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and/or St. Paul's Church - Crown Point, New Mexico in care of the funeral chapel.