Paige Willauer Kruger, born Paige Frances Willauer on December 18, 1989, departed this world to be with our Heavenly Father on September 16, 2025, at the age of 35.
Paige is survived by her husband, Christopher Dustin Kruger, her parents, William Albert and Marian (O'Connor) Willauer, her brother, Alexander William Willauer and his wife, Alexandra (Bintz), and her beloved nephews and niece, William Connor, Benjamin Alexander, and Bernadette Marie Willauer. She is also survived by her husband's family, parents Christopher and Pamela (Andrews) Kruger, sister, Abby and brother, John and John's son Gabriel. She was also surrounded by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Paige graduated from Cumberland Valley High School a semester early in 2007 and began studies at Penn State University main campus in State College. While attending Penn State, Paige played rugby and was part of the national championship team in 2010. She culminated her studies a semester early by achieving a bachelor's in Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Management in 2011. Upon graduation, Paige dove headfirst into her career of onsite food service in the stadium management industry which brought her all over the United States. First to the Lakewood Blueclaws followed by the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the Durham Bulls, and the Seattle Mariners. While working for Centerplate, a concessions management company, she enjoyed working in a variety of sports venues including the Washington Football team, Jiminy Peak ski resort, Saratoga & Belmont racetracks and the Big 10 conference championship game in Indianapolis, IN.
Paige landed in Seattle, Washington in 2018 to work at Mariner's stadium managing food and beverage services. While in Seattle, she met her husband, Dusty. Eventually, Paige returned to Pennsylvania with Dusty and continued her career with Penn State Harrisburg as the Assistant Director of Housing and Food Services. Paige was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association and Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill.
Paige had endless energy and was passionate about many things including but not limited to textile arts, especially knitting. She enjoyed classic Disney movies, Shakespeare, and was regularly attuned to sports news at the professional, semi-professional and collegiate levels.
Paige, also lovingly referred to as 'Aunt Paige,' devoted her spare time to cheering for and supporting her nephews, Will and Ben, during football, wrestling and baseball. While on the sidelines, she was always willing to share a seat or some bubbles with her niece Bernadette.
All are welcome to join Paige's family and loved ones for a Mass of Christian burial at Good Shepherd Church, 3435 E. Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. A visitation with Paige's family will be held in the church on Thursday, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. A reception will be held following the Mass in the church fellowship hall. Myers-Baker Funeral & Cremation Services, Camp Hill, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, https://t2t.org/