Gary Lynn Krull

KRULL GARY L. KRULL Of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2018 at age 73. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in small-town Iowa, he was the son of the late Vienna (Imel) and Kenneth Krull. Gary graduated from Iowa State University with a BA in English and Speech/Broadcast Journalism. As all who knew him were aware, he gave full credit to Iowa State for opening up the world to him and he "flew the colors" of ISU everywhere he went. At ISU, Gary was in a singing group of seven called "The Folkswingers" and after graduation the group was chosen to go on a USO tour in Europe. They have remained close ever since. He was an active duty member of the US Army (1967-1971) serving in the Signal Corp. He had tours as Post Adjutant/Army Pictorial Center; Combat Photo leader in Vietnam/221st Sig and Director of PR for Military Terminal, Military Traffic Service in Washington, DC. After the Army, Gary returned to Ames, IA where he held senior positions in the ISU Foundation and Alumni Association. He was the lead in raising money to build the ISU football stadium. Gary was the head of public relations at Georgetown University during the John Thompson era when the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team led the nation. The fast pace of PR in Washington, DC was made to order for Gary's wit and wisdom. Tapped in 1993 by President Clinton to be Director of Communications Policy at the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, DC, Gary was in charge of publications, marketing & information, and media relations. There he was known as the "Czar of PR." Gary then opened his own consulting company in Williamsburg, Krull Communications, where he advised clients in the areas of graphic/corporate identity, communications as part of development, and crisis communications management. Gary is survived by his wife of almost 30 years Margaret Weaver Krull; sons Terry (Betsy) and Derek (Donn); two grandchildren Lauren and Alex and brother Ron (Judy). He was an active volunteer serving on ISU's advisory board, the Executive Partner's team at the College of William & Mary, President of Ford's Colony Country Club Members' Association, Board Member of Williamsburg Land Conservancy, Board President of Network Williamsburg, and member the Endowment Committee at St. Stephen Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his book club, travel, golf, ISU sports and a big glass of Oban. A memorial service for Gary will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gary L. and Margaret W. Krull International Scholarship Fund, Iowa State University Foundation, 2505 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010-2230. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gary L. and Margaret W. Krull International Scholarship Fund, Iowa State University Foundation, 2505 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010-2230.