"Horst was that cool old dude Friend we all have. We grew old so differently. I love to talk to him. That accent, that laugh, those story's. We toasted to his 90th birthday with shots of bourbon just months ago. I had plans to bring him lunch the day he passed. Oh how we wish for that one more day. Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May I leave you with this poem. When I die Give what?s left of me away To children And old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, Cry for your brother Walking the street beside you And when you need me, Put your arms Around anyone And give to them What you need to give to me. I want to leave you something, Something better Than words Or sounds. Look for me In the people I?ve known Or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live in your eyes And not on your mind. You can love me most By letting Hands touch hands By letting Bodies touch bodies And by letting go Of children That need to be free. Love doesn?t die, People do. So, when all that?s left of me Is love, Give me away Merrit Malloy "
In loving memory of
Horst H. Krueger
April 25, 1931 - July 10, 2021
Horst H. Krueger, of Warren, Michigan passed away on July 10, 2021 with his daughters and his co-pilot and best friend, his Laso Apso - Fonzi, at his side. Born in Linderte, Germany April 25, 1931; Son of the late August and Else Kruger; Brother to Manfred Kruger and the late Gunter Kruger; Husband to the late Hertha Krueger; Father to Dagmar (Eddie) Starr and Angela (Brent) Clark; Grandfather to Amber, Sophia, Martha, and Joshua; Great grandfather to Christopher, Madison, Leora, Ludwig, Laetitia, and Thea. Horst had proudly served our Country for six years in the U.S. Army. He worked most of his life in the automotive industry and retired from the design staff at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren. He loved spending time at the cabin he built himself at Higgins Lake. He was a devoted animal lover, passionate traveler, enthusiastic skier, and avid storyteller.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 1-4pm with memorial service at 3pm at Chas. Verheyden Inc.-Duross Chapel, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to one of the following charities: Sheldrickwildlifetrust.org, Giraffecentre.org, Wildmustangs.com. Share a memory at www.verheyden.org.
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"We will miss you my friend, rest easy and enjoy the eternal bier gardens. I love you Horst, save a seat for me!"