Betty H. Krueger

Betty Krueger, 92, of Woodruff passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at the Seasons of Life Hospice House. Betty's life story in her own words: "I was born in Wausau, WI to Rubert C. and Hattie Sandholm on November 30, 1924. I had four sisters and one brother: Irene Sandholm DeByl, Jeannette Sandholm, Ellen Sandholm Langlois, Phyllis Sandholm and Rubert J. Sandholm who have all preceded me in death. I married Clement “Bud” Krueger on May 25, 1963. Bud passed away on September 14, 2011. I miss all of them dearly and pray for them every day. I attended Grant Grade School, Wausau Junior and Senior High School. I graduated on June 3, 1943. I worked weekends during my junior and senior years at Kresge’s 5 & 10 Cent Store (now known as K Mart). After graduating, I worked in the office of Dr. H. H. Fechtner, MD and later for Dr. Arthur Hoessel, MD. I also worked as a bookkeeper at Wausau Insurance Company and retired after 18 years of service. In June of 1987, Bud and I moved to Woodruff, WI. We lived on Madeline Lake Road for over 30 years enjoying close friendships with Tim and Lauren Cross of Eagle River, Rick and Pam Thul Immler of Woodruff, Don and Doris Paroubek of Merrill, WI and Arnie and Carol Graveen of Minocqua. I have been a member of the Minocqua Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and Holy Family Catholic Church for many years. I am survived by a brother-in-law Jerome Krueger of Surprise, AZ, and sister-in-law Phyllis Krueger of Montgomery, AL as well as three generations of nieces, nephews and several godchildren." Betty's legacy: Betty will be remembered most for her kindness, sweet nature, and her devotion to family and friends. She was a consummate homemaker, well known for her baking skills, and beautiful cross stitch work. Even in her later life, she could knit up a storm, had an acute knowledge of current events, and she loved to read. She never had a single enemy and was a role model for all. Uncle Bud always called her his “blue-eyed minnow” and he knew his best decision was to taking the bait. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, Godmother and friend and will live on forever in our hearts Betty’s family is especially grateful for all the wonderful care she received at Seasons of Life Hospice House and the consistent support from members of Holy Family Catholic Church, and her many wonderful neighbors and friends, especially Pam Thul Immler. We know Aunt Betty is now resting in peace with her beloved family and probably knitting for the angels. A memorial gathering will be held on May 19, 2017 from 10 - 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass starting at 11 AM. A lunch reception will follow at the church. Interment will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Wausau. Memorials are suggested to Seasons of Life Hospice House.

Betty H. Krueger

November 30, 1924 - May 3, 2017