William John Krueger

May 7, 1940 - November 22, 2014

William “Bill” John Krueger, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at home. He was born on May 7, 1940 to the late William George and Cecelia Elizabeth (Becker) Krueger of Grafton, Wisconsin. Bill enlisted in the army when he was eighteen years old; learning to drive heavy equipment. Upon getting out of the service, he started his trucking career. He enjoyed driving through the country and cities while delivering pepsi, beer, heavy equipment, John Deere equipment, and many other products. His last employer, he was hired to haul L.P. Propane gas for Amerigas. After 36 years and close to three million miles, all without an accident, he retired in December 2002. Bill and his wife Lucille then did some traveling using a their 5th wheel. Traveling first to Alaska, the country of Mexico and many other places throughout the United States. Bill is survived by his wife Lucille; son Randy Krueger of Wisconsin and daughter Lori (Chris) Wellington of Kalkaska. He is also survived by other family members in Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's honor to the Kalkaska Animal Shelter. Visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Kalkaska Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. immediately following visitation. Burial will take place at the Hustisford Municipal Cemetery in Hustisford, Wisconsin. Arrangements were entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.