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- February 17, 2006
Krueger, Merle G. "Merk" Merle G. Krueger, Appleton, age 70, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Black Creek to the late Harry and Laura (Jentz) Krueger. Upon graduating from Seymour High School in 1953, he served his country with the Marines during the Korean War and later attended Lawrence University. He was employed for many years by American Can and the Appleton Post-Crescent. He was proud to be the former president of the Wisconsin F.F.A., and a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion, and the Genesis Club. He enjoyed ceramics, gardening, and traveling, especially to the Rockies. He will be sadly missed by his children: Kirby Krueger, Appleton; Kraig Krueger, Fremont; Kathy (Dan) Chippeaux, Appleton; Kevin "Joe" (Wanda) Krueger, Appleton; Korey (Wendy) Krueger, Appleton; his former wife, Janet Krueger, Appleton; grandchildren: Karson, Jessica, Jacquie, Anthony, Lydia, and Kaden; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Mr. Krueger will be held on Monday, February 20, 2006, at 4 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (3009 N. Meade Street) with Rev. Dennis E. Ellisen officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home on Sunday, February 19, from 2 until 4 p.m. and again on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. A memorial is being established. The family would like to thank the nursing staff in the Oncology unit at Appleton Medical Center and the staff at Franciscan Care Center for their special care. We also want to thank Dad's many friends of Bill W. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com
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1899 - 1967 (67 years)