- Krueger, Emery H.
Emery H. Krueger,age 81, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2004 at his home. He was born in Appleton on April 24, 1923 the son of the late Emery F. and Lilly (Kasten) Krueger.
Emery spent 38 years working as a Machine Operator at Fox River Paper Corporation, retiring in 1986. He was known as "The Rug Weaver" for over 50 years. He was a long-time member of St. Joe's, since his marriage to Mary Groeschel on June 13, 1946. Emery enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors and also belonged to the Trappers Association for many years.
He is survived by: his wife, Mary; son-in-law: Michael Dethardt of Appleton and his daughter: Michelle (Gregory) Younk of Appleton; nine children: Rosemary (David) Baker of Neenah and their children: Jenelle (Daniel) Pape of AZ and Suzanne Baker of Milwaukee; Emery R. Krueger of Appleton and his children: Kelly Krueger of Nichols, Robert (Jane) Krueger of Darboy, and Charles (Keri) Krueger of MN; John Krueger of Appleton; Michael Krueger of Appleton and his children: Sarah (Corey) Martin of Kimberly, Stephanie (David) Diemel of Nichols, Scott Krueger of Menasha and Amanda McCarthy of Appleton; Joan Hazen of Appleton and her children: Benjamin Hazen of Appleton and James Hazen of Kaukauna; Timothy (Marlene) Krueger of Neenah and their children: Michelle Huff of Menasha and Molly Coyle of Neenah; Barbara Krueger of Appleton; Joseph (Dawn) Krueger of Menasha and their son Matthew; Kristine Krueger of Appleton; 14 great-grandchildren. Emery is also survived by six brothers and sisters: Vernon (Betty) Krueger of Appleton, Alice Richey of TX, James (Jan) Krueger of Green Bay, Thomas Krueger of Appleton, Marge (Roger) Brabender of Amberg, and Ronald Krueger of Green Bay; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Dethardt; a son, David Krueger; two grandchildren, Alexander Hazen and Meredith Sutton; and seven brothers and sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at Valley Funeral Home with Father Larry Abler officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Emery's name.
A special thank you to Nicole, Holly P., Holly G., Kathleen, Nancy, and Dr. Richter of Heartland Hospice, Dr. Kahn, and to Ann, a close family friend, for all of their support and caring, hugs and tears.
Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 * Serving as would be Served *
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1923 - 2004 (81 years)
Education - High School
