Florence R. Kruckeberg, 85, of Claremont, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Owatonna Commons. Florence was born May 5, 1924 in Owatonna Township, Minnesota the daughter of William and Rose (Prokop) Pachl. She was raised and attended country school near Owatonna and later graduated from Owatonna High School. She was united in marriage to Calvin "Cal" Kruckeberg on May 25, 1947 in First Presbyterian Church, Claremont. They farmed in Ripley Township near Claremont and she also worked for Federated Insurance in Owatonna. Florence enjoyed growing flowers. She is survived by her husband Cal Kruckeberg of Claremont; a son, Randy Kruckeberg of Owatonna; a daughter, Sally (and Wade) Mulari of Omaha, NE; two sisters, Virginia (and Johan) Paulson of Owatonna; Elaine (and Edward 'Dick') Sanders of Aitkin, MN; three grandsons, Jeremy Kruckeberg of Owatonna; Adam Mulari of Omaha; and Brian Mulari of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Dorothy Pobanz and a brother, William Pachl. There will be a reception and a time for fellowship at Michaelson Funeral Home on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Private family graveside services will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Claremont with The Reverend Robert Hamilton officiating. Memorials are preferred to the First Presbyterian Church, Claremont or to the Homestead Hospice House, Owatonna in honor of Florence. Visitation: 04/03/2010 16:00 04/03/2010 17:30 Service: