Alvin E. Krueger, aged 93, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Al was born on February 21, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Harry and Ruth Krueger. He was also preceded in death by his sister Runella “Nell” Beeman, brother Dale Krueger, sister Fadalis “Dae” Weidman, brothers David Krueger and Gerald Krueger. Al is survived by his loving wife Gertrude “Trudy” Krueger, his children; Ronald Krueger, Yvonne Middleton, Judith Krueger and special friend Jim Krueger, and Robert (Phyllis) Krueger, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Al is also survived by his siblings Dorothy ("Herb") Porter, Leota ("Ted") Rose, Harry Krueger, Sharmine Branagan, and Naoma Cash; sisters-in-law Nina Krueger and Nancy Krueger; and many nieces and nephews. Al was a loving family man, who had a passion for baseball. When he was 17 yrs. old Al was approached by the Detroit Tigers to sign a contract. He unfortunately couldn’t sign, but continued his career in baseball by becoming a part of the City League. Later in life Al and Trudy became proud Shaklee distributors which they have run for 29 years. As a couple, Al and Trudy enjoyed being outdoors gardening. They shared an adventurous spirit, and enjoyed traveling. Al will be remembered for his friendly personality and ability to make friends wherever he went. Please join his family for visitation on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 4-8pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel. A Funeral Service celebrating Al’s life will be held at 11am on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Grand Rapids International Fellowship (3765 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508). An additional visitation will be held from 10-11am with the funeral immediately following. Interment to be in Fairplains Cemetery. Please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Al to NE Community Church of the Nazarene (861 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503).
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