Dennis Krupp Obituary

Major General Dennis T. "Jersey" Krupp, USMC, Retired, made his last take off in Norfolk, VA with his wife Pattyanne and daughter Jersey Ann by his side after a valiant three plus-year battle with cancer. Jersey was born on 14 July, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey and attended Dickerson High School, receiving multiple college scholarships for swimming and track. He attended Jersey City University in 1965 and enlisted in the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC), which led to a commission as a Second Lieutenant upon college graduation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics on 3 June, 1969. He and Pattyanne Dante, his life long love and high school sweetheart, were married 8 June, 1969. Jersey proudly served our country for over 33 years, accepting a commission into the Marine Corps and received his Navy Wings in December 1970. Upon his retirement in 2002 from the Marine Corps Jersey had achieved the rank of Major General, USMC, having flown a total of over 5,540 flight hours in F-4's, F-18's, A-4's, AV-8's as well as Helicopters to include the MV-22 Osprey. Jersey served in Vietnam flying F-4 Phantoms in 1973, upon returning and after a short stint in the USMC reserves moved on to Beaufort, SC serving as the Aircraft Maintenance Officer in preparation for an overseas deployment to Japan with VMFA-312. After returning from Japan, Jersey moved on to Yuma, AZ flying with the newly formed Marine Weapons and Tactics Squadron training Marine Fighter Pilots. During this time Jersey was selected as the United States Marine Corps Pilot of the Year for 1979 by the Association of Naval Aviation. Following his time as an instructor in Yuma, Jersey transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet in Lemoore, CA and was assigned to be the Executive Officer (XO) of VMFA-323 for the Mediterranean deployment aboard the USS Coral Sea which was involved in the April, 1986 air strikes against Libya. After returning to El Toro, CA Jersey took over as Commanding Officer of the F/A-18 squadron serving for another two years in that capacity before moving to Washington DC. While in Washington Jersey was selected for the National War College, attending from June 1989 until June 1990. Duty as Chief of Staff for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing in New Orleans for Colonel Krupp followed, in April 1992 Colonel Krupp assumed command of Marine Air Group -12 in Iwakuni, Japan for two years. Jersey was selected for Brigadier General in January 1995 and served for a time as Commanding General of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Okinawa, Japan. Leaving Japan Brig General Krupp returned to

the East Coast and was assigned to the Pentagon working for the Chief Of Naval Operations until in June, 2000, Major General Krupp assumed command of 2D Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point, NC until his retirement from active duty in September 2002. Thus ended an exemplary Military career which took Jersey and Pattyanne from the far reaches of the Pacific and coast to coast in the US. His personal Military awards include: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 2 Gold Stars, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Numeral "2", 2 Navy Commendation Medal, NATO Medal. Following his Military service Jersey worked for Northrop Grumman as Program Manager for Tactical Training Ranges before becoming the Chief Operating Officer of TRAX International based in Las Vegas, NV. In 2011 Jersey founded Diverse Technology Korps, served as President, providing Tactical Training Range support for military use throughout the US. Jersey is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Pattyanne, and daughter Jersey Ann who he cherished dearly. He will always be remembered by friends and service mates for his dedication, integrity and willingness to take on new challenges. He will be missed. Arrangements are being planned for Arlington National Cemetery, details will be provided when they are available. www.omanfh.com

Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Dec. 17 to Dec. 20, 2023.