Educator Fern Kruger memorial services set for today

FERN KRUGER, a lifelong educator, passed away in New Orleans on June 10, 2025.  She was 80.

FERN KRUGER

Born in New York, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Queens College and a master’s in educational psychology from Hofstra University. 

Her journey stretched from the New York island to the Redwood forest, to the Gulf Stream waters, she was loved by generations of students whose lives she touched.. She had many meaningful chapters and communities in New York, Vermont, and California where she raised her daughter, was an engaged community member in Alameda, Temple Emanu-El, DKG, and others. Along the way, she built lifelong friendships and continued that practice once she moved to New Orleans.

Kruger was an artist, natural conversationalist, and spiritual person with strong principles.

While living in New Orleans, she embraced life fully and connected to her Jewish and Greater New Orleans communities through Touro Synagogue, the Jewish Community Center, and the Willow School, Together New Orleans as well as the Tulane Women’s Association. 

She enjoyed Mardi Gras family and her attachment to the Grannies. She marched to the beat of her own drum with joie de vivre, her spirit a reflection of the city she came to love.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Kruger Hill (Graham) and two grandsons.

The memorial service was held on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Avenue. A burial ceremony has  previously been conducted at Hebrew Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Touro Synagogue in her honor.