Betty M. Krueger, age 90 of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Aster Assisted Living, Clintonville.
Betty Marie Krueger was born September 28, 1932 in the Town of Larrabee, WI, daughter to the late Richard & Elsie (Schroeder) Braun. She was baptized, attended school, confirmed in her faith, and later, married at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, where she was a life-long member. Betty graduated from Clintonville High School with the class of 1950 and later attended Concordia University of Chicago, River Forest, IL when it was exclusively a college for parochial teacher education. During her time there, the demand for teachers was very high at St. Martin Lutheran School, so she came back early to start her teaching career.
Betty was united in marriage to John C. Krueger on January 1, 1957 at St. Martin. Shortly after, John enlisted in the military and the couple move out to Massachusetts and started a family. After John’s discharge from service, the young family moved back to the Clintonville area, where they bought a dairy farm and lived the farm life. The farm and her four sons kept her busy, but she did find time to do some substitute teaching as well. Betty kept a large garden every year and really loved canning. She was an excellent cook and when she prepared a meal, everything was home-made. She was active with the St. Martin Choir, Homemaker’s Club, a snowmobile club, and helped her boys when they were in 4-H.
Betty was a strong Christian woman who’s faith was unshakable; she had a robust knowledge of Bible verses, and wasn’t shy about sharing her faith with those around her. She never ate a meal without saying grace and adding, “God loves you today.” Betty will be remembered for her faith in Christ, phone calls to family and friends singing “Happy Birthday,” and the love and care she showed to her family as a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Betty is survived by her sons: Stephen (Kate) Krueger; Michael (MaryJo) Krueger; & Robert (Donna) Krueger; all of Clintonville
Daughter-in-law: Lorri Krueger, Marion
Grandchildren: Eric (Katie) Krueger; Apryl (Kieran) Weed; Ali (fiancé, Mike Fisher) Krueger; Ryan (fiancé, Angie Melka) Krueger; MandiLyn (Nick) Veeder; Nicole (Aaron) Barrett; Joshua (fiancé, Carley Kolodzik) Krueger; Amber Krueger; & Nathan Krueger
Great-grandchildren: Zoey, Ean, Brennan, Rowan, Bronson, Ashlyn, Gage, Christian, & Stephanie
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John C. Krueger; her son, David “Curly” Krueger; and her siblings: Norman, Henry, Gertrude, Ervin, Mildred, Ruth, Melvin, & Lawrence.
Memorial services will be held 12 noon on Monday, March 27, 2023 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Jason Zobel officiating. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville following the service.
Visitation will take place on Monday at the church from 10 AM until the time of service.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting the Krueger family with the arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.