Merril J. Krueger, age 82, of West Bend passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
He was born on March 8, 1928 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Auburn to the late Wallace and Veilla (nee Dreher) Krueger. Merril graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1946, and on September 11, 1948 was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Evelyn Techtmann at St. Lucas Ev. Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.
Merril spent his working career at Regal Ware in Kewaskum. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Korea as an operating room technician at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Merril was a member of the Robert G. Romaine American Legion Post # 384 in Kewaskum, the Hon-E-Kor Golf Course in Kewaskum, and the Regal Ware 25 year club. He enjoyed hunting, sports, casino trips, and was a life long avid Packer fan. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of West Bend; a sister-in-law, Betty Techtman; a brother-in-law, William Techtmann; special loving niece, Judy (Ed) Krepsky; other nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Ruth Krueger; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Techtmann; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Louise and Harvey Dhein; and a brother-in-law, Harvey Techtman.
Private family services in remembrance of Merril will be held on Saturday February 26th in the chapel at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac. Entombment will follow.
Evelyn wishes to thank Dr. Robert Gibson and The Kathy Hospice for the loving care extended to Merril.
Myrhum - Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of West Bend is assisting the family.