William Robert “Mr. Bill” Krul, 87, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025.
He was born on February 12, 1938, in Connecticut to William and Celeste (Peska) Krul. Before
settling in Fort Pierce, he was a longtime resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Bill earned degrees from the University of Rhode Island and Purdue University, where he
completed his Ph.D. He devoted much of his professional life to science and education,
working as a scientist for the USDA and later as a professor at the University of Rhode Island.
Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Bill was a gifted photographer and
the proud owner of the Bill Krul Gallery, where his creativity found expression through his lens.
He was married to his beloved wife, Jean Ann Krul, who preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by his sons Jeffrey, Michael, and Steven Krul; daughters-in-law Linda and Gloria
Krul; grandchildren Marissa and Alivia Krul; and great-grandchildren Cole and Steven. He is
also survived by his brother Michael Krul, sisters Maureen and Celeste, and his extended
Rhode Island family: sisters-in-law Joan Onosko and Fran Gamble; brother-in-law Bob Onosko
and niece Michaela Onosko.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Celeste (Peska) Krul; his wife, Jean Ann Krul;
and his sister, Patricia; brother-in-law, Robert Gamble; and nephew, Robert Gamble Jr.
Bill will be remembered for his creativity, kindness, and humor, as well as his love of good food
and wine, and the joy of sharing both with family and friends.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor his memory.