Ronald C. Krueger

Sheboygan - Ronald C. Krueger, age 83 of Sheboygan, obtained Eternal Life on Saturday, April 18, 2020. He is now resting pain free in Jesus' loving arms. Ronald was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin June 22, 1936 to Paul and Elsie (Schachtschneider) Krueger. Ronald attended local schools and graduated from North High School in 1954. On February 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to Anne Voss at Trinity Lutheran Church. After graduation, Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. After his military service, Ronald studied Accounting at UW-Milwaukee. Ronald worked alongside his father at Paul G. Krueger Auto Body Shop, a company his great-grandfather founded in 1895. The building was located on Calumet Drive (now Auto Zone) in Sheboygan. You may remember the building with the "ramp" originally used to winch horse drawn wagons to the second story for repair and the sign that proclaimed, "We take dents out of auto body accidents."

Ronald loved riding past Lake Michigan, Sunday drives in the country with a stop at a supper club, traveling, reading, and most recently knowing most of the answers to Jeopardy and Crack Trivia on his iPad. He declared himself to be the "font of useless information." Before his illness he looked forward to attending service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, where he was baptized and confirmed.

Ronald will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife Anne, his three children, Kathy (Jim) Gartman of Rotonda West, FL, Paul (Lori) Krueger of Kwajalein, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Christine (Thomas) Allred of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Christopher (Meghan) Gartman, Jennifer (Scott) Lucey, Michael (Cassie) Gartman, Taye and Ryan Allred, Mitchell Krueger; great-grandchildren Elle and Rayna Lucey, Gavin, Cameron and Mason Gartman.

He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Betty (Brusse) Voss and her children Bill and (Dana) Voss and Michael (Missy) Voss and their children Brady and Nick.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Robert Voss, his mother-in-law, Louise (Rehmer) Voss, his brothers-in laws, Robert and James Voss.

The family would like to extend heart-felt thanks to the amazing staff at Rocky Knoll, especially the caregivers on 2 North, the Life Enrichment Team, rehabilitation services, volunteers, Aging and Disability Resource Center, Community Care, Earth's Angels at Compassus Hospice and his doctors of medicine and dentistry, and their staff for their compassionate care, his pastors, church secretary and Mr. and Mrs. Bartel for delivering recorded sermon's allowing him to stay connected with his church and visiting with him.

To honor Ronald's gentle spirit, smile and perform a random act of kindness often. Put on your favorite Hawaiian or party shirt and do something extra fun each Friday, like Ronald did to celebrate Aloha Friday. A tradition he enjoyed after attending his son's wedding in Hawaii. It's the Hawaiian version of Casual Friday which started in 1966.

Ronald firmly believed true treasures lie in heaven and lived by this verse:

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart is also.

Matthew 6:19-21

A service and Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Those wishing to make contributions in his memory may consider St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan or Rocky Knoll Life Enrichment.

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Published by Sheboygan Press from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

April 27, 2020

Ron and Anne were two of my favorite customers at Mark's Fine Foods. I so loved how his smile lit up his face. He always had a kind word for everyone.

Bonnie Jones

Sandra Preder

April 24, 2020

That smile that he greeted everyone with will be missed. Always enjoyed sharing family info with him. Praying Gods Mercy and Grace on your family at this time of not having been with him at the end. He did have Jesus as his constant companion, and now as he waits for the rest of us to join him.

Brenda (Wettstein) Justinger

April 23, 2020

My deepest sympathies to Kathy/Jim, Paul, Chris and Ann. Lots of good memories of 'the Ronald' and all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care.

James Dwan

April 22, 2020

My deepest condolences to Ann and all of Ron's family, especially Kathy who always brought good cheer when visiting her parents. Not only to Ann and Ron but to the staff, as well. Ron's face lit up when Kathy arrived.
I admired Ron's determination & spirit. His taste in shirts, especially Hawaiian, is and has been inspirational to me to expand my own very limited shirt collection.
James (former cook, Shores of Sheboygan.)

Rochelle Pfeifer

April 22, 2020

So sorry for your loss.Ron was a very special guy. I loved coming into work and seeing him when they were both at Shores of Sheboygan. I had a friend that worked through an agency at Rocky knoll and she was talking to them both about me and told her that they remembered me and would love to see me. I unfortunately never got out there to see them yet with this "Stay at home" order but will get out there to see Anne with another lady that worked at shores with me. I will definitely miss him lots.

jack Blevons

April 21, 2020

Ron & I went to North High the last two years together, everyday. I always rode with him in his car. We were great friends back in the 1950's Never saw him again after he graduated & I went into service. RIP my good friend.
jack Blevons.

Joe & Mary Glover

April 21, 2020

We remember Ron from Regency Apartments and Shores of Sheboygan. He always had a smile for everyone. Our sympathies to Ann, Kathy and the whole family.

Bev Holzhauer

April 21, 2020

Sympathies and prayers to Ann.

April 21, 2020

To the Krueger family, I'm sorry for your loss. Your dad was always such a good guy and in a good mood. My thoughts are with you Chris and Kathy.
Ellen Senkbeil

Jodi Messner Poirier

April 21, 2020

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Cherish the wonderful years and hold the memories in your heart forever!

Brenda Mueller

April 20, 2020

It was a pleasure seeing Ron at Rocky Knoll. He always wanted an update on his cousins. The Luedtke clan. Will miss his smile. Heaven has gained another angel.

April 20, 2020

To the family and friends of Ron our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time in your lives. I have know Ron for many years as we graduated together from North High School class of 1954. Ron will be missed by all that knew him.
Lyle E. Watson
Sun City Center, FL

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