RubiKon: Yukon Quest '09

Orville W. Krueger (December 22, 1943 - June 28, 2009)

Being away from home, one misses family and loved ones. My uncle Oriville, brother of my father (Lee Krueger Sr.) passed away while we were away on adventure. Oriville will be missed. His sense of humour, hometown values and good nature will always be remembered. His obituray is presented here as it found at http://www.brockhausfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Team RubiKon encourages all to view a video tribute on the website mentioned here.

Click here to view Tribute Video Graveside funeral services for Orville W. Krueger, age 65, of Orchard, will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. at Hope-Enterprise Cemetery in rural Orchard with Pastor Terry Huber officiating. Arrangements are by Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.
He died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.
Orville William Krueger, son of Leon and Ruby (Kimbel) Krueger, was born December 22, 1943 at Foster, NE. He attended rural school near Foster and Pierce High School. On July 3, 1966, he was married to Lillian Rothleutner at Foster, NE. Four children were born to them, Steve, Rodney, Fricha, and Clayton. At the time of their marriage they lived in Ewing where Orville worked on a dairy farm. They later moved to a farm east of Creighton. He started his own dairy farming career north of Center until moving to their present dairy farm west of Creighton, where he farmed until his retirement.
Orville was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills and also a member of the North American Fisherman Club. He enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, and loved to play cards.
He died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD at the age of 65 years, 6 months, and 6 days.
Survivors include his wife Lillian Krueger; his mother, Ruby Krueger of Norfolk; sons, Steve and partner, Missy Sukup and sons, Brandon and William, of Verdigre, Rodney and wife RaChelle and their daughters, Jeannette, Kaliegh, and Lacey of Orchard, Clayton and Betty of Verdigre; daughter, Fricha Sully Lempke and her husband John and son, Dustin, of Fremont, NE; brothers, Edward and Edwin and their families, both of Columbus; sister in law, Eileen Turner and family of Canada; and many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Krueger; brother, Lee; son in law, Ronnie Sulley; and grandson, Logan Krueger.
There will not be a luncheon following the services. At the wishes of Orville, we will gather for a remembrance at the Winnetoon Community Hall.
Please visit www.brockhausfuneralhome.com to view tribute video.