Siegfried K. Krueger, age 82, of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon, WI.
Siegfried was born on June 4, 1927, in Green Lake County, the son of Sigmund and Hattie (Weise) Krueger. He graduated from high school and on October 2, 1954, Siegfried married Shirley Zahn in Plymouth, WI. Siegfried had a great passion for farming but his true love was his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Shirley of 55 years of Ripon, WI; two daughters, Cheryl (Jeff) Schulz of Ripon, WI and Carol (Steve) Doro of Eureka, WI; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Edward) Palmer, Bonnie Schulz, Amy Schulz, Leonard Schulz, Angela (O.J.) Huff, Jennifer (Adam) Spitler, Michael (fiancée Alyssa Markowski) Doro, and Stephanie Doro; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Dennis (Diane) Krueger of Berlin, WI; and one sister, Evelyn Dibelius of Berlin, WI. Siegfried was preceded in death by his parents.
Per Siegfrieds wishes, there will be a private service. Interment will be held at Nepeuskun Cemetery in the Town of Nepeuskun. A memorial has been established in Siegfrieds name.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, is assisting the family.
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