"My son started at Wal-Mart just out of high school. He talked of him fondly. He really made a impression on my son, for which I am grateful. Rest in peace"
In loving memory of
Eugene "Geno" Kroska
February 24, 1936 - June 6, 2017
Age 81 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2017. Geno was an avid hunter & fisherman, but most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by granddaughter, Allie Wolfbauer; great-granddaughter, Caitlin Mauskemo; parents, Jacob & Margaret; siblings, Jacob, Arthur, Eileen Hochule, Fran.
Survived by wife of 62 years, Shirley; children, Kathryn (Bruce) Wolfbauer, Kristi (Darwin) Mielke, Donna (Joel) Johnson, Eugene Jr. (Shelley); 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
A Gathering to Celebrate Geno's Life 10-1 PM Saturday, June 10th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to family.
Tributes
"Our sympathies to family, the older I get the more I treasure the ones who taught me, Geno was one of those I dearly remember and am fond of."
"On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we extend condolences to the family of our friend Geno."
"RIP Geno RIP! My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family! We have known him for a long time. My dad and Geno were friends! ???"???" I am so so sorry for your loss! I'll miss him too!???""
"My buddy Geno! We had many laughs together at the Legion. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Always a kind word and a smile for everyone he met."
"Prayers for the family as you say good bye. Geno was a friendly neat guy. I knew him from Wal Mart too and it was always nice to see him! Molly Korthals"
"I worked with Geno at Walmart and I remember him insisting to walk me out to my car at night after work. He was a sweet man and will be dearly missed! My heart and prayers are with you?"
"I also never knew we shared the same Birthday ? "