John Edward Krueger

Preceded in death by parents John and Emma Krueger and Sister Arlene (Robert Ostwald).

John served in the United States Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from Valparaiso University after returning from the military majoring in Business Administration. He married Janet Hall on October 3, 1953 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. NY. They were blessed with 3 wonderful children, John (Connie), Jeff Krueger and Jill (Jeff Koch); and four lovable grandchildren, Caitlyn Long Beach, CA, Justin and Sarah in Milwaukee. WI, LT Jack Koch in Enid, OK and Jack Krueger in Dallas, TX.

He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL serving on various boards and singing in the choir for over 50 years- he was honored to have been a participant in the Honor flight for WWII Veterans.

Friends and family will gather for a visitation for John that will be held from 10 - 11am on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 with a memorial service at 11 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 620 Grove, Waukegan, IL 60085 with lunch served after.

Memorials can be given to the Cool Food Pantry, 800 West Glen Flora, Waukegan, IL 60085, or Redeemer Lutheran Church, 620 Grove, Waukegan, IL 60085.