Gary was born in Portland Oregon in 1938 the son of William and Roberta Krueger. Gary grew up on the family farm with his sister Yvonne & brother’s Dale & Jim. After graduating from Scappoose High School he joined the US Army proudly serving in the 82nd Airborne.
After serving his country Gary returned home where he combined the work ethic taught to him as a young man with his entrepreneurial
spirit to create several successful small businesses in the Portland area.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed; hunting, fishing, clam digging, rafting, farming, and hiking. He was notorious for a spontaneous weekend road trip. He thoroughly enjoyed real food, red wine and a fine scotch.
Above all else Gary valued time spent with people important to him.
Gary was survived by his wife, children, grand children, sister, brother & loving family.
Friends who wish may contribute in Gary's name to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
