Robert Kruger (1939–2004)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1939
    Died
    2004

    When was Robert Kruger born? 1939.

    When did Robert Kruger die? 2004.

    Life story

    Robert Kruger (1939–2004) was born in 1939, and died in 2004, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.

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    The world Robert lived through

    1. 1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe

    2. 1947 · age 8 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    3. 1955 · age 16 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott

    4. 1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated

    5. 1974 · age 35 — President Nixon resigned

    6. 1986 · age 47 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    7. 2001 · age 62 — The September 11 attacks took place

    Questions about Robert Kruger

    When was Robert Kruger born?

    Robert Kruger was born in 1939.

    When did Robert Kruger die?

    Robert Kruger died in 2004.

    How old was Robert Kruger at the time of death?

    Robert Kruger was about 65 years old.

    Where is Robert Kruger buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Robert Kruger was born?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert was born.

    Who was president when Robert Kruger died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when Robert died.

    What generation was Robert Kruger part of?

    Born in 1939, Robert Kruger was part of the Silent Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Robert Kruger was born?

    In 1939, World War II began in Europe.

    What major events happened during Robert Kruger's lifetime?

    During Robert's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); the Korean War began (1950, age 11); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 20); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 30); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 47).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Kruger?

    Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1939

    2. Death

      2004

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Robert Kruger (1939–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-kruger-1939-2004-ed68f8b4/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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