George "Ron" Ronald Kruk Jr.

George Ronald Kruk, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, April 25, 2014. Ron, as he was known to many, was born and raised in Chicago, IL and moved to Port Richey with his parents in 1973. He was an avid bowler at Lane-Glo Lanes, Port Richey; Hudson Bowl, Hudson and Neffer’s and Manatee Lanes since living in Homosassa with his brother and wife. He loved his church and continued to be an active member of St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church of Hudson. His other passion began in May of 1988 when he purchased the first of two Saturns he owned over the years. He immediately joined the Nature Coast Saturn Car Club, where he remained active as was blessed with lasting friendships until today. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Tudie Kruk and nephew, Brian Thas. He is survived by his siblings Wayne (Cindy) Kruk and Lois (Peter) Thas, both of Homosassa, as well as nieces and nephew Pam (Kurt) Schabes, Dawn (Jim) Angarone, Brandon Schabes, Kailene Schabes, Crystal (Chris) Howard, and Emily Howard. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church of Hudson. Interment will be at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson. Memorial donations in Ron’s memory may be made to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667. Phone 727-863-5646. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. www.wilderfuneral.com