Gerald "Jerry" Krueger, 76, West De Pere, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at a local hospital. Jerry was born in West De Pere on April 12, 1939 a son of the late Irvin and Leona (Smits) Krueger.
He was a graduate of Nicolet High School. Jerry worked for and proudly retired from the city of De Pere in the Street Department. He was a great jokester with his goofy pranks, enjoyed bowling and golfing, and he really loved his local cruising in the 1956 T-Bird.
Jerry is survived by his sister Jean Ritz of Ashwaubenon; brother Robert (Julie) Krueger of Hobart; nephew Kurt (Kathy) Ritz of Texas; niece Michele (Jeremy) Harnish of California; 8 grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; and Jerry's second family: Hank (Mary) Secor and their children Dave, Kim, and Jim. He was preceded in death by his parents Irvin and Leona; brother-in-law Charles Ritz; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends may visit from 9:00 to 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, 1307 Lourdes Ave., De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West De Pere. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send condolences to Jerry's family. Memorials may be given to your charity of choice.
The family wishes to given a sincere thank you to the staff at Renaissance for all the patience and care shown to Jerry.
Our Loving Brother Jerry- Thanks Thanks Thanks.