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Carl E. Krug

Sept. 15, 1929 - Dec. 5, 2016

Carl E. Krug, 87, Loretto, died Monday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

He was born in Munster, son of the late Pius and Grace (Hite) Krug. On Oct. 11, 1952, he married Mildred P. Kline in Moss Creek.

Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years; seven children: Cathy Krug of Camp Hill, Michael (Leslie) of Loretto, Lorraine Bucynski (David) of Portage, Carolyn Galleher (John) of Ashburn, Va., Lisa Krug of Loretto, Brenda Johnson (Denny) of Loretto, and Kimberly Fogle (David) of Cresson; nine grandchildren: Kerrie, Ryan (Jen), Adam (Justine), Matthew, Jordan, Zachary, Nicholas, Joshua and Kaylee; two great-grandchildren: Joseph and Olivia; six siblings: Bett Peters, Lillian “Eig” Cameletti, Gin Strohmier, Dorie Archihofsky, and Russ and Nancy Balcum; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters: Norma Rickens, Marie Clinemyer and Florence Jones; and two brothers: Leroy and Eugene.

Carl owned and operated a saw mill and Krugs Sports Center, Munster, and Country Side Kitchen, Belsano. He drove a truck for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. and owned and operated Allegheny Molding and Planing, Munster. He enjoyed spending time with his family, flying his private plane from his backyard airstrip, woodworking, reading, trains and visiting Elk and Potter counties. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Munster Grange and St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, where a vigil service will be held Thursday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson, the Rev. Leo Arnone celebrant. Committal will be at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Carl’s memory to Elk County Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821, or to Ebensburg Airport, 3920 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

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