Harlan Roger Krueger, age 83, of rural Valders died early Friday morning, December 9th, 2011 surrounded by his family, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for the past 3 years.
Harlan was born on June 24, 1928 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late George and Helen (Reinhold) Krueger. He attended Niles school and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. He was a lifetime Presbyterian, being baptized and confirmed at Niles Presbyterian Church and later joined the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, where he sang in the choir, served as an usher, greeter and an elder. In this church, he married the former Doris Winkel on November 21, 1953. Harlan served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 attaining the rank of SP3. Harlan worked as a farmer, milk trucker and factory worker for White House Milk in Manitowoc. His last position, a field representative for Verifine Dairy and Dean Foods, was his idea of the perfect career. He retired in 1995. In his free time, Harlan was a charter member of the Collins Lions Club. He also enjoyed bowling and was always ready for a game of sheepshead and an avid Packer fan. Harlan loved the outdoors. He loved to garden and take care of his flowers. He had some of the most beautiful flower beds and was very proud of them. His love for animals was evident. He loved the cats and dogs. He also loved his llamas and their antics as he was President of D'Loryan Llamas, LLC.
Harlan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris of rural Valders and his daughter, Lori of rural Valders. He is also survived by two special daughters, Mary Zipperer of rural Valders and Gina Choquonet of Australia. He is further survived by two sisters–in-law, Eileen Krueger of Appleton and Carol Krueger of Reedsville, sisters in-law and brothers in-law Rogene (Tom) Roth of Sheboygan and Tom (Marilyn) Winkel of New Holstein, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is also survived by Gina's daughters, Bronwyn (Chris) Buckland and their daughter, Estelle Dawn, and Emily Choquenot of Australia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Krueger, brothers and sister in law Marne (Beatrice), Merlin and Victor.
He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Harry and Cora Winkel.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church , 601 6th St , Kiel at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13th 2011 with Rev. Cheryl LePak officiating. Family & friends may call at the church on Monday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Entombment will follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Harlan at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and gave him exceptional love and care. A special thank you to Dr Andrew Yetter and Amy Schleunes, for their care for Harlan these past three years. Also, thank you to Rev Cheryl LePak and the elders from the church for their care.
Dad, you wore many hats but the most important one was the one called DAD. You were my cheerleader and teacher. You worked so hard to make sure Mom, and I had what we needed. You were there when I needed you. I will miss you, but the memories will live in my heart forever.
Harlan was born on June 24, 1928 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late George and Helen (Reinhold) Krueger. He attended Niles school and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. He was a lifetime Presbyterian, being baptized and confirmed at Niles Presbyterian Church and later joined the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, where he sang in the choir, served as an usher, greeter and an elder. In this church, he married the former Doris Winkel on November 21, 1953. Harlan served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 attaining the rank of SP3. Harlan worked as a farmer, milk trucker and factory worker for White House Milk in Manitowoc. His last position, a field representative for Verifine Dairy and Dean Foods, was his idea of the perfect career. He retired in 1995. In his free time, Harlan was a charter member of the Collins Lions Club. He also enjoyed bowling and was always ready for a game of sheepshead and an avid Packer fan. Harlan loved the outdoors. He loved to garden and take care of his flowers. He had some of the most beautiful flower beds and was very proud of them. His love for animals was evident. He loved the cats and dogs. He also loved his llamas and their antics as he was President of D'Loryan Llamas, LLC.
Harlan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris of rural Valders and his daughter, Lori of rural Valders. He is also survived by two special daughters, Mary Zipperer of rural Valders and Gina Choquonet of Australia. He is further survived by two sisters–in-law, Eileen Krueger of Appleton and Carol Krueger of Reedsville, sisters in-law and brothers in-law Rogene (Tom) Roth of Sheboygan and Tom (Marilyn) Winkel of New Holstein, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is also survived by Gina's daughters, Bronwyn (Chris) Buckland and their daughter, Estelle Dawn, and Emily Choquenot of Australia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Krueger, brothers and sister in law Marne (Beatrice), Merlin and Victor.
He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Harry and Cora Winkel.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church , 601 6th St , Kiel at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13th 2011 with Rev. Cheryl LePak officiating. Family & friends may call at the church on Monday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Entombment will follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Harlan at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and gave him exceptional love and care. A special thank you to Dr Andrew Yetter and Amy Schleunes, for their care for Harlan these past three years. Also, thank you to Rev Cheryl LePak and the elders from the church for their care.
Dad, you wore many hats but the most important one was the one called DAD. You were my cheerleader and teacher. You worked so hard to make sure Mom, and I had what we needed. You were there when I needed you. I will miss you, but the memories will live in my heart forever.
Harlan Roger Krueger, age 83, of rural Valders died early Friday morning, December 9th, 2011 surrounded by his family, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for the past 3 years.
Harlan was born on June 24, 1928 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late George and Helen (Reinhold) Krueger. He attended Niles school and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. He was a lifetime Presbyterian, being baptized and confirmed at Niles Presbyterian Church and later joined the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, where he sang in the choir, served as an usher, greeter and an elder. In this church, he married the former Doris Winkel on November 21, 1953. Harlan served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 attaining the rank of SP3. Harlan worked as a farmer, milk trucker and factory worker for White House Milk in Manitowoc. His last position, a field representative for Verifine Dairy and Dean Foods, was his idea of the perfect career. He retired in 1995. In his free time, Harlan was a charter member of the Collins Lions Club. He also enjoyed bowling and was always ready for a game of sheepshead and an avid Packer fan. Harlan loved the outdoors. He loved to garden and take care of his flowers. He had some of the most beautiful flower beds and was very proud of them. His love for animals was evident. He loved the cats and dogs. He also loved his llamas and their antics as he was President of D'Loryan Llamas, LLC.
Harlan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris of rural Valders and his daughter, Lori of rural Valders. He is also survived by two special daughters, Mary Zipperer of rural Valders and Gina Choquonet of Australia. He is further survived by two sisters–in-law, Eileen Krueger of Appleton and Carol Krueger of Reedsville, sisters in-law and brothers in-law Rogene (Tom) Roth of Sheboygan and Tom (Marilyn) Winkel of New Holstein, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is also survived by Gina's daughters, Bronwyn (Chris) Buckland and their daughter, Estelle Dawn, and Emily Choquenot of Australia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Krueger, brothers and sister in law Marne (Beatrice), Merlin and Victor.
He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Harry and Cora Winkel.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church , 601 6th St , Kiel at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13th 2011 with Rev. Cheryl LePak officiating. Family & friends may call at the church on Monday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Entombment will follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Harlan at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and gave him exceptional love and care. A special thank you to Dr Andrew Yetter and Amy Schleunes, for their care for Harlan these past three years. Also, thank you to Rev Cheryl LePak and the elders from the church for their care.
Dad, you wore many hats but the most important one was the one called DAD. You were my cheerleader and teacher. You worked so hard to make sure Mom, and I had what we needed. You were there when I needed you. I will miss you, but the memories will live in my heart forever.
Harlan was born on June 24, 1928 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late George and Helen (Reinhold) Krueger. He attended Niles school and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. He was a lifetime Presbyterian, being baptized and confirmed at Niles Presbyterian Church and later joined the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, where he sang in the choir, served as an usher, greeter and an elder. In this church, he married the former Doris Winkel on November 21, 1953. Harlan served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 attaining the rank of SP3. Harlan worked as a farmer, milk trucker and factory worker for White House Milk in Manitowoc. His last position, a field representative for Verifine Dairy and Dean Foods, was his idea of the perfect career. He retired in 1995. In his free time, Harlan was a charter member of the Collins Lions Club. He also enjoyed bowling and was always ready for a game of sheepshead and an avid Packer fan. Harlan loved the outdoors. He loved to garden and take care of his flowers. He had some of the most beautiful flower beds and was very proud of them. His love for animals was evident. He loved the cats and dogs. He also loved his llamas and their antics as he was President of D'Loryan Llamas, LLC.
Harlan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris of rural Valders and his daughter, Lori of rural Valders. He is also survived by two special daughters, Mary Zipperer of rural Valders and Gina Choquonet of Australia. He is further survived by two sisters–in-law, Eileen Krueger of Appleton and Carol Krueger of Reedsville, sisters in-law and brothers in-law Rogene (Tom) Roth of Sheboygan and Tom (Marilyn) Winkel of New Holstein, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is also survived by Gina's daughters, Bronwyn (Chris) Buckland and their daughter, Estelle Dawn, and Emily Choquenot of Australia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Krueger, brothers and sister in law Marne (Beatrice), Merlin and Victor.
He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Harry and Cora Winkel.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church , 601 6th St , Kiel at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 13th 2011 with Rev. Cheryl LePak officiating. Family & friends may call at the church on Monday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Entombment will follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Harlan at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and gave him exceptional love and care. A special thank you to Dr Andrew Yetter and Amy Schleunes, for their care for Harlan these past three years. Also, thank you to Rev Cheryl LePak and the elders from the church for their care.
Dad, you wore many hats but the most important one was the one called DAD. You were my cheerleader and teacher. You worked so hard to make sure Mom, and I had what we needed. You were there when I needed you. I will miss you, but the memories will live in my heart forever.
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