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Roger Krueger Obituary

Roger C. Krueger

1923-2014

Roger C. Krueger, 90, resident of Pensacola, Fl for 44 years, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Roger was born in North Tonawanda, NY on October 15, 1923. He was a Staff Sergeant during WWII. He flew 51 combat missions as a tail gunner in the European Theatre, including raids over the Ploesti Oil Fields. Upon his retirement from the service, he worked at NAS Pensacola for 24 years.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Marie Krueger; brother, Bob and daughter, Judy Wansley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marcella; daughter, Lynn Krueger; sons, Tim Krueger (Jill Cadenhead), Marcus Grimes (Gwen), Ronnie Grimes (Ruby); daughter, Salina Hall (David); grandchildren, Chris Jordan (April), Blake Krueger, Lizzie Krueger, Justin Wansley (Bianca), Jessie Grimes and Jeremy Hall; one great-great grandchild, Audrey.

A memorial service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 2:00PM.

The family would like to express their appreciation to The Honor Flight of the Emerald Coast and the Collings Foundation for keeping the memory of our WWII Veterans alive.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Roger's memory to The Collings Foundation at www.Collingsfoundation.org.



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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Feb. 2, 2014.
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Dear Marcella and Family, I have many fond memories of you and Roger from your Credit Union days. I am sending my prayers and thoughts to you and the rest of your family. Love, B.O.

February 5, 2014

I would like to extend my Krueger family. May you continue to trust in Jehovah with all your heart. By doing so he will make your path straight. (Proverbs 3:5,6)

Cg

February 4, 2014

On behalf of the 392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association where Roger flew 17 missions before transferring to the 15th Air Force in Italy on April 7, 1944, please accept our condolences. His service and sacrifice is not forgotten at www.b24.net. Bob Books, VP 392nd BGMA.

February 3, 2014

Sorry for your loss sending prayers

Sharon Way

February 2, 2014

I saw your father on WCTV when he made his honor flight. I had hoped to get an opportunity to meet him since my dad also flew over the Ploesti Oil Fields. So sad to lose another of the greatest generation. Please accept my sincere sympathy and gratitude for your dad's service to our country.

Lynn Cunill

January 30, 2014

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