Kelly John Krueger, age 60, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Ripon Medical Center due to complications from a stroke.
Kelly was born on July 15, 1952, in Fond du Lac, the son of Arden C. and Mary (Pappas) Krueger. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1970 and went on to serve our country in the United States National Guard for 18 years. Kelly worked as a carpenter with his family, in his fathers business, Arden C. Dutch Krueger Builder for 28 years. He was also a self-employed carpenter for 16 years and a caretaker for a Rush Lake game farm. Kelly loved outdoor activities like skiing, biking, boating, fishing, target shooting, reading and woodworking.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Krueger of Ripon, WI; three brothers, Kirby (Val) Krueger, Kevin Krueger both of Ripon, WI and Kurt (Maria) Krueger of Santa Barbara, CA; one sister, Kea Krueger of Markesan, WI; his beloved cat, Trrbl, and many other relatives and friends. Kelly is preceded in death by his father, Arden Dutch Krueger; maternal grandparents, John and Georgia Pappas and paternal grandparents, August and Bertha Krueger.
A Celebration of Life for Kelly will be held on December 9, 2012, from 1 - 4:00 pm at Pastimes Pub & Grille, 120 Scott St. Ripon, WI 54971.
Memorials may be directed to Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, N6217 Busse Dr. P.O. Box 86 Green Lake, WI 54941.
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