Background
Kruger, Fred Walter was born on December 17, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and Magdalen (Lotz) Kruger.
engineering educator university administrator
Kruger, Fred Walter was born on December 17, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and Magdalen (Lotz) Kruger.
Student, Valparaiso University, 1942. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1947.
Master of Science in Mech Engineering, Notre Dame University, 1954.
Member faculty, Valparaiso U., since 1947; professor, Valparaiso U., since 1959; department chairman mechanic engineering, Valparaiso U., 1955-1965; dean College Engineering, Valparaiso U., 1965-1972; vice president business affairs, Valparaiso U., 1974-1987; professor emeritus, Valparaiso U., since 1987. Consultant McDonnell Aircraft Company, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Argonne Laboratory, Northern Illinois Gas Company, Indiana Board Registration for Professional Engineers.
City councilman Valparaiso, since 1972. Member City Plan Commission, 1977-1983. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member American Society Mechanical Engineering, American Society Engineering Education, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Esther Marie Foelber, August 23, 1947. Children– Paul Walter, John Robert, Thomas Herman.