Jonathan Krueger

Jonathan Krueger - Son. Brother. Friend. These are only a few of the words that can describe Jonathan. He was quite the athlete and outdoorsman, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, playing soccer, tennis, golf, and his favorite, basketball. He was team co-captain of the Maumee Valley Country Day School basketball team his junior and senior years helping to lead his team to victory after victory. Throughout his time at Maumee Valley, he became known as “the man behind the camera”, developing his skills, always taking pictures and capturing moments of his friends and fellow students.

His passion for basketball led him to the Big Blue Nation at the University of Kentucky and his love of photography led him to the Kentucky Kernel. Although he photographed everything from student meetings to breaking news across Lexington, he lived for his moments on the sidelines of UK sports, especially basketball. Thanks to the ’14-’15 Big Blue run, his dreams came true and he was courtside for the biggest games of the year.

All that knew him describe him as compassionate, driven, genuine, always smiling, always willing to lend a hand, always the bright light in any moment. Though his life was taken too soon, he lived every moment to the fullest with no regrets. To Jonathan, life was always an adventure, and every moment an opportunity to seize. He will forever be remembered for his extraordinary personality and above all, his kindness.

We will forever appreciate all the individuals who helped to mentor and guide Jonathan along the way; he is who he is because of you.

A celebration of Jonathan’s life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Maumee Valley Country Day School - 1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43614 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Reflections will begin at 1:00 pm. Dress is casual.

Contributions can be made to the Jonathan Krueger Winterim Scholarship fund at Maumee Valley Country Day School or to the Jonathan Krueger Scholarship Fund; Kentucky Kernel; University of Kentucky; 026 Grehan Journalism Building; Lexington, KY 40506.