Oct. 25, 1945 – March 19, 2024

Kroeger

Lawrence Wayne Kroeger was born in Quincy, Illinois, to Lawrence Waynne Kroeger and Venisha Burns on Oct. 25, 1945. He died on March 19, 2024, in Boerne, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Monette Kroeger; daughter, Michelle Murphy Collignon; son, Jahn Kroeger; and three granddaughters, Lauren Murphy, Lindsey Murphy, and Kaelyn Kroeger.

Larry started his collegiate career at Texas Tech University in 1963, where he played baseball. In February of 1967 he signed up to serve his country.

During the beginning of his career in the Army Special Forces, Larry was stationed at Fort Bragg where he also acted as a light and heavy weapons instructor. Later, he received his Airborne jump status at Fort Benning, Georgia. After meeting at Texas Tech, Larry and Monette were married on Dec. 21, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas. After serving in the Army, he continued his service with the U.S. Army Reserves for 13 years.

Larry and Monette spent much of their time moving around Texas for his 27-year career with Southwestern Bell before settling in Houston with their daughter Michelle and son Jahn.

In 1998, Larry and Monette moved to Boerne, Texas, to be close to their daughter and grandchildren.

After he retired from AT&T, Larry and Monette worked as a real estate team. He was an active member of the St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, where he was involved in the men’s bible study group and other various men’s organizations.

Larry enjoyed spending time with his beloved horses, goats, dogs and cats. When he was not with his animals, he spent time with his children and granddaughters.

He leaves behind a multitude of family and friends and will be fondly remembered for his laughter, sense of humor, love of animals and Texas Tech, and willingness to offer a helping hand.

Larry’s final resting place will be Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the American Heart Association in his honor.