Ruth Ann Krueger

Ruth Ann Krueger 76 of Cornelius, NC passed away in her home on February 17.

Ruth wan born on July 1, 1949 in Mt Vernon, Illinois. She and her Ron moved to NC in 1982 when she worked to help get the family business started.

Ruth travelled the world but she most loved living in her home on Lake Norman. When Ruth and her husband moved to the area, they immediately joined the Davidson United Methodist Church where they have been members for 25 years. Ruth made many wonderful friends in the Life Applications Sunday School Class. Ruth was also a member of a group of Christian ladies called the Trust Circle. They adored her as she did them. They are working with Reverend Jim Humphries and Reverend Kevin Turner in creating the program for her church service as well as the reception in the fellowship hall afterwards.

Ruth is survived by he husband Ron Krueger of 56 years, her son Brett Krueger and wife Emily, her grandson, Cameron Krueger, and her step-grandsons, Que and Ray, all from Charlotte. She is also survived by her sister Carolyn Bushong and husband Alan Errickson of Tucson AR. Also surviving is her cousins David Nordin, Mike Nordin, and Jeanie Hale, all from Illinois where Ruth grew up.

Ruth was proceeded in death by her wonderful mother Evelyn Nordin as well as her father Roy Nordin. Ruth took great care of her parents, moving them to North Carolina to be close to her to care for them in the last years of their lives.

Ruth obtained her Master's Degree in social work from the University of South Carolina and was a marital and family therapist. She worked at Family Services, a United Way agency for many years and then she built her private practice by simple word of mouth. Ruth and her sister Carolyn were very close and since they were both therapist they could support each other in the issues that often arose.

Ruth's son Brett remembers how wonderful it was to call his mom and hear say "Hey Brett" because she was always so happy to talk to him. He says she raised him with "all-encompassing love and acceptance". Ruth adored her grandson Cameron. He remembers that when he was 4 years old, he told her of a fun song he liked and she sang it with him every time she saw him for years.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at Davidson United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00PM with a reception to follow. Reverend Jim Humphries will officiate.

Ruth was well known for her courageous battle with cancer over many years. She was an inspiration for others battling cancer and her training made her an especially good shoulder to lean upon.

The family suggests memorials donations be made to the charity below as a way to honor her:

Novant Health Cancer Institute

Buddy Kemp Support Center

242 South Colonial

Charlotte, NC 28207

James Funeral Home is serving the Krueger family. Memories and condolences may be shared online at https://www.JamesFuneralHomeLKN.com