Robert W. Krueger

Robert W. Krueger Age 89, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away on January 2, 2015. He was born February 11, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee; son of Wabun and Gertrude (nee Caldwell) Krueger. Bob was drafted into the United States Army on June 21, 1943 and served on active duty during World War II and the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant after 20 years in the service; 11 of those years were in the Army Reserves. He received his Master's Degree from St. Louis University in 1971. Bob was a teacher for 34 years; he began his career in New Jersey then taught in St. Louis, Missouri for a few years. A majority of his career was teaching at Riley Middle School in Livonia, Michigan. Believing in continuing education and serving his country, at the age of 56, Bob attended US Army Sergeant Majors Academy and graduated in the top 1/3rd of his class. He loved to read, tell stories, and make jokes. He always knew how to deliver the joke and make any situation better. Bob served on the City of Northville zoning board for 16 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member and past Grand Knight of the Knight of Columbus. He taught his children to be independent and analytical. He was their biggest fan and always supported them. Bob was a caring, loving, and affectionate husband. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years Judith (nee Sturm) Krueger; his children, Judy (Michael) Fraley, Kitty Krueger, Rob (Betsy) Krueger, and Carol (Tim Wilson) Krueger; his brother Donald (Annaliese) Krueger; his grandchildren, Stephanie Witechowski, Zachary Price, Tara Price, Adam Allison, Sammi Allison, and Brenden Draper; his great granddaughter Emma; his nephew Paul Krueger; his niece Marla Sturm; and his extended family Tina York, Erci Stern, Heidi Drahos, Kelly Hendrickson, Amy Claeys, Beth Ann LaManna, and Bob Tawse. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Karen Krueger Bonnville; his brothers, Richard Krueger and William Krueger; and his niece Kathy Krueger. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 4-8pm. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 2pm with visitation beginning at 1pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Deacon Glenn Melenyk from St. James Catholic Church in Novi will officiate the service. Memorial Contributions would be appreciated to the Northville City Fire Department, 215 West Main Street, Northville, MI 48167 or Guest House, Development Office, 1601 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360.