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John Krueger
1937 - 2025
John Krueger Obituary
August 29, 1937 - August 9, 2025
John Krueger of Green Valley, AZ, and previously of Fergus Falls, MN, has passed away at the age of 87.
John was born in Wellman, Iowa to Rev. William and Ida Krueger. They moved several times between Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, ending up in Fergus Falls, MN where John met an alluring dark haired girl named Karen. After graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1955 he went on to study Business at Valparaiso University. John accepted a commission in the Navy after graduating from Valparaiso in 1960, married his high school sweetheart Karen and they moved to Long Beach, CA where he was stationed. Two children soon followed and after John left the service in 1963 they returned to Fergus Falls where he went to work at Ottertail Power in the Benefits Dept. Two more children arrived in Fergus Falls.
After retiring, John and Karen started traveling, mostly to Europe and the Caribbean and moved to Green Valley, AZ.
John is survived by daughter, Linda Rollins (Brent) of Mesa, AZ; son, William Krueger of McKinney, TX; daughter, Susan Krueger of New Hope, MN; daughter, Julia Evjen (Jay) of Dassel, MN; granddaughter, Amanda Grossmann (Eric) of St. Paul, MN; grandson, Nicholas Krueger (Bryn) of Long Beach, CA; grandson, Cole Evjen of Dassel, MN; grandson, Trenton Evjen of Mankato, MN; grandson, Memphis Krueger of McKinney, TX and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, his parents, Bill and Ida, and his siblings, Richard, Robert and Mary Ann.
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Lynette Elias
September 4, 2025
Mr. John you and Karen are deeply missed, may your beautiful souls rest in paradise, Marlboro cigarettes will forever remind me of u guys!!!!! Thank you for allowing me to be your caregiver "vista pointe Green valley az" thank you for all those wonderful conversations we had, the beautiful memories, the most friendliest loving couple, always so sweet and welcoming. The only resident who always had extra large portions of delicious foods at every meal Lol besides Mr. Mitchell...... I will always remember you. My heart holds a very special place for all the amazing people I have met through these past 10 years as a caregiver. Fly high and free
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