Robert, I have a Julius Kruger in my line. He was born in 1888. I don't know where. I don't have much detail. He married an Ernestina Stapel. Julius & Ernestina had 3 children, Edward, Elsie, and Lydia. Julius died in 1973. His wife and 3 children all died in a gas explosion in the house in 1924. They lived in the chicago area. Might we be a match?