Roger E Krueger
June 01, 1932 - October 12, 2020
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BROOKLYN - Roger E. Krueger, age 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 1, 1932, in the Brooklyn area, the son of Vernie and Mabel (Kundert) Krueger, and has lived within seven miles of his birth place his entire life.
Roger attended Gill School for eight years, and later became a school board member, and graduated from Belleville High School in 1950. He farmed for 30 years and in addition to farming at home worked for Tri State Aluminum for 13 years, Paoli Manufacturing and Bright Box. He also did taxidermy for many years until farming and family took up his time.
Roger married the love of his life, Emily Rowe on Oct. 22, 1952. He taught Hunter's Safety for over 35 years and found great joy in meeting up with his students out in the field. He still enjoyed building bird houses, deer hunting, fishing trips to Canada and taking trips to northern Wisconsin.
Roger was a lifetime member and past president of the Brooklyn Sportsman Club, a member of the Green County Conservation League, Ducks Unlimited, and he founded the Brooklyn Bow Hunters Club.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Emily; son, Allen (Sandy) Krueger and their children, Koven and David; late son, Bruce Krueger's children, Derrick and Brandon; daughter, Jean (Harold Jr.) Eichelkraut and their children, Cliff, Darren and Darci; son, Gordon (Jeanine) Krueger and their children, Ryan, Brett, Thomas and Cory; and daughter, Kathy (Kenny) Walker and their daughter, Natalie; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bruce Krueger; brother, Milton Krueger; sister, Betty Steve; and parents-in-law, Edward and Emily Rowe.
A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held at a later date.. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Deb Chicks
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Thinking of you all and sending our love and support. The Chicks Family
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Laura Bowers
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Thank you for welcoming us into the neighborhood and into your family so many years ago. We have wonderful memories that will last forever. Emily, you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Know that we are always a phone call away if you need anything.
Tom and Laura Bowers
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Julie Bauer
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Sincere sympathies to you, Emily, and your entire family on the passing of Roger. Keeping in touch with Jeannie over the years has meant I've heard of Roger's many escapades and his continued lust for life. May the many wonderful memories bring you solace during this time of loss. Hugs to you all. Julie O'Connor Bauer
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Gary and Dawn Bahr
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Our sympathy to Emily and all of Roger's family and friends. His memory lives on in all who knew him and loved him.
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Angie & Shawn Westphal
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I'll never forget Roger helping me put the table cloths on the tables when we were setting up for our wedding on the farm. He was so careful to watch how I was doing it to make sure he was doing it the same way. We shared a lot of laughs that day and I will never forget his giggle. Roger and Emily are not only neighbors but they are family. We love you and are here for anything you need!