Mabel R. Krueger Obituary (1920 - 2012)

Mabel R. Krueger, age 92, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Mabel was born July 14, 1920 in Menomonie to Alfred and Emma (Koepp) Thorson. She grew up on a farm in the Menomonie area, attended Tramway Grade School and graduated from Menomonie High School. She married Harry E. Krueger on June 22, 1940. They farmed in the Menomonie area and moved to North Menomonie in 1959. After working 40 plus years for the Dunn County Department of Social Services, she retired in 1982. As a member of the Pairs & Squares Dance Club, she enjoyed a good Allemande Left and a Do Sa Do. Also among her favorite pastimes were fishing in Canada (hoping for the big one), knitting, playing cards with family and friends, watching the Packers and a bus ride to the casino. For the past six years Mabel lived at Autumn Village in Menomonie. Mabel is survived by her children: David (Janet) Krueger, Gary (Mary Lou) Krueger and Karen (Bill) Kiser. Grandchildren: Kelly (Al) Lenz, Lance (Renee) Krueger and Dustin (Claudia) Krueger. Five great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry, an infant brother, her sister Esther Rodey, brothers-in-law Willis Rodey, Paul Krueger and Clarence Krueger. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. There will be visitation at the church from 9:30 till the time of the service on Friday. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co. WI.