Friends of Winona Parks

06/11/2026

https://winonacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1396

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06/11/2026

https://www.legacy.com/legacy/howard-kruger?utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=memoriamsconfirmationshare

View Howard Kent Kruger's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/27/2026

Please keep the Howard Kruger family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. During my last conversation with him he asked that I keep our mission alive. Please consider memorial donations in his honor.

Respectfully,

Greg Olson
Kent Grover

05/12/2026

Hello Friends of Winona Parks. Howard Kruger has asked that I send out a message regarding his health. Howard had a major coronary incident and has been hospitalized for quite some time. He is unable to respond to messages and his recovery is difficult and ongoing. Howard co-chairs this non-profit along with Kent Grover and I. If you are so inclined you may make donations for our mission in his name so that we may continue treating and planting new tree species in our City Parks.

Respectfully,

Greg Olson
Co-chair

11/01/2025

10/14/2025

Friends of Winona Parks just had some fall planting completed. With consultation with City of Winona staff (Chris and John) and Winona Nursery, Friends of Winona Parks funded another 7 new tree plantings.

We would like to thank all of you for the donations that make this possible. 100% of the funds we raise go into our community parks!

Donations are always welcome and appreciated.

Sincerely,

Howard Kruger
Greg Olson
Kent Grover

05/13/2025

Friends of Winona Parks recently planted 4 Scott Pines at locations determined by the City of Winona.

As a reminder. 100% of all donations are spent on trees and tree care in coordination with the City of Winona Parks and tree crews.

Shout out to Becky and crew @ Winona Nursery/landscaping for helping coordinate the planting.

Thank you for your continued support.

Co-Chairs

Howard Kruger
Greg Olson
Kent Grover

04/24/2025

Friends of Winona Parks efforts to plant a diversified forest canopy in the Parks of Winona. This Spring we will be planting 4 Scott Pines. Please Donate via check to Winona Community foundation in care of Friends of the Parks in the Memo line. We use a local company to do the planting of a 3 ½ to 4 inch around tree. The trees once in the ground are 7 to 8 feet tall and in no time provide shade and beauty for everyone who passes by. The city provides water and pruning so that the tree will grow and fil out as it matures.



If there is a particular type of tree let us know and I will see forest department and Winona Nursey can accommodate that request.



Winona Community Foundation

111 East Riverfront Suite 2
Winona, MN 55987







Howard K. Kruger

[email protected]

507.429.7209

04/22/2025

Earth Day!