Sue Ellen Kruger

They both preceded her in death as did her brother, Steven Gibson Van Gundy; Surviving sister Diane Van Gundy. Sue is survived by her husband Glenn Kruger whom she married on 6/17/1972; Her son Dustin Kruger and his wife Stephanie Hansen Kruger; Grandchildren Braden, Brooklynn and Bryson;vHer Daughter Delaina Bishop her husband Michael Bishop; Grandchildren Weston and Lux

Sue and her family moved to Ellsworth, Kansas when she was a young girl. Sue and Glenn started dating when Sue was 14 years old. Sue married Glenn at the young age of 20 in Ellsworth, Kansas. After getting married, Sue and Glenn moved to Germany for Glenn’s service time in the military. While there they traveled extensively. Upon returning to the United States, Sue finished college at Kansas State University in

1977 with a BA in Fashion Design. She will always be remembered for her continued love of her college team, the K-State Wildcats! Go Wildcats!

After college, in 1977, Sue and Glenn moved to Dallas, Texas to pursue her career in fashion. Sue worked in the fashion industry for several years and for a time designed sportswear for JC Penny amongst other clothing companies. Tiring of the fashion industry Sue purchased a used children's clothing store which she

renamed Rabbits Recycle, it was very successful, being voted as the best children’s store in the Dallas area. She owned and managed the store for years and eventually branched out as a real estate agent for Century 21, working her way up and eventually being recognized as a multi-million dollar agent. Incidentally, her earning this status earned her her first cruise. Setting into motion a love for cruising.

In 1995 her family moved to Austin, Texas. In Austin she enjoyed different careers such as a Deli Owner, Realtor and Shoe Store Manager. Eventually she also owned and managed numerous rental properties.

Sue retired in 2016. Retirement meant enjoying her grandkids, traveling, shopping, going to garage sales,

and cruising. After enjoying over 30 cruises, Sue ended her cruise adventures at the Diamond Level with Carnival Cruise Lines.

Sue loved being surrounded by her family and friends, she felt incredibly lucky to have her children and grandchildren live so close. The three families would often get together for holidays, family dinners, and their personal favorite- crawfish nights! Sue was an avid and seasoned bargain shopper. She loved to find treasures at fun stores, jewelry shows, and garage sales. It would be hard to find someone who doesn’t

have a story about their adventure shopping with Sue.

Sue was full of life, and her energy was infectious. Sue was surrounded by family and friends in her final weeks. Sue peacefully took her last breath with her Husband and Daughter by her side at 6:02am, August 3, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Sue to:

Leiomyosarcoma Research Foundation (https://lmsdr.app.neoncrm.com/sueellenkruger)

AND/OR

Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://www.lbda.org/donate/)