"My deepest condolences on the death of Krueger. I worked with him at Milwaukee County Sheriff's Dept. He was such a wonderful person to work with. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I was just notified of this great loss today. Krueger was such a help to me during my tenure on the department. Rev. Gerri Sheets-Howard "
In loving memory of
John R Krueger
October 24, 1951 - February 18, 2018
John R Krueger, of Lakewood, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 66 years old. He was born in 1951, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Roland Krueger and June (Schrap) Krueger of Lakewood. He married Margaret "Peggy" Breitbach on June 14, 1974, in Milwaukee. She survives.
He was a graduate of Bay View High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1970.
He served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic enlisting in 1970 and receiving his discharge in 1973.
Following military service he began a long career in public service. John was employed for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department from 1975 until retirement in 1999. He moved to Lakewood after retirement and for several years he enjoyed driving Medi Van for Woodland Village of Suring.
Survivors including his wife and mother are a sister, Patricia Krueger of Almond; two sister-in-laws, Pat Walslager, Jay Breitbach; brother-in-law, Gene Breitbach.
He was preceded in death by his father; and father and mother-in-law, Gene and Barbara Breitbach.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Neider officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Cemetery, Lakewood.
Visitation will be Thursday 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Peggy............my deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your husband. Wishing you the best in the days ahead. God Bless! Dave Sjostrom BVHS '74"
"My condolences to Johns family, I remember him as a very happy person in high school,did not have any contact with him after. Another good life gone to soon . Rest in peace, God Bless. Randy Myers BV 70 "
" John, a childhood-school friend, will be remembered for his strengths & sense of humor. My sympathies to his family. We reconnected briefly at the court house. John never changed. Rest well dear friend. "
"A wonderful classmate from Bay View High School. I can remember John talking about a car drive from Chicago he and Adamceck in record time. In English class I was asked to read a passage and John turned around in his chair to egg me on. It was during the '68 presidential campaign when Pat Paulson from the Smothers Brothers was running for President and I read as if I were Pat skipping words and parts of sentences. The laugh from John and his happy face I can picture to this day. He was a very kind soul. Rest in peace. Tim Shore"
"I had the pleasure of working with John in the Process Department. He was a very hard working Deputy Sheriff and he will be missed. Dan Freimark"
"Very sorry to hear of John's passing. Though I didn't know him well I'll always have a fond memory of a meeting we had while we were both serving in the Air Force. Out of the blue, 8,000 miles from home, we ran into each other and shared a "Bay View " moment. To see a friendly face from back home at that time was uplifting. Thanks John! My condolences to Peggy and John's entire family. Bob Kozinski BV '70"
"I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. He and I worked together for a long time as partners in the court system. He was hard working, conscientious, opinionated, and a great friend. Pam Haefner"
"John was a very caring brother-in-law and friend. He always had something witty to say even if I didn't agree with it. I will miss his bear hugs and beautiful smile.
Stay strong Peggy. I'm here if and when you need me. Much love, Janet Braun "