Kroger, Betty Lou Arlene (Hoffman) Age 83, of Shoreview, died October 11, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 27, 1930 in Pokegama, Minnesota, to Carl and Alma Hoffman. She married Leslie T. Kroger July 13, 1946. She is survived by three daughters, Starlene (Bill) Keogh, Nancy (Sid) Lemke, Cindy (David) Rotter; son, Les (Dana); brother, Harold Hoffman; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved cooking, dancing, travelling, fishing and flowers. Funeral Service Friday, 12pm at First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, with visitation one hour prior. Private interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the church or charity of choice .
