William "Bill" Krueger

William H. "Bill" Krueger, age 88, of Ellis passed away Friday, August 5th at the Good Samaritan Society Ellis. He was born October 17, 1922 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to William and Connie (Napiecinske) Krueger. He has lived in the Ellis and Hays area since 1972, moving from Two Rivers. He married Virginia M. Anderson on April 27, 1946 in Two Rivers.Bill was a retired US Army veteran serving 28 years. During his highly decorated military career he served during WWII and the Korean Conflict receiving a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and a POW Medal. Bill retired with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ellis.He is survived by a grandson, Michael A. Krueger of Wolverine, MI., a granddaughter, Jessica Krueger-Collins of Hays, two great granddaughters, Trinity and Leyna Krueger of Wolverine, MI. and a sister, Mildred Eaton of Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia in 2002 and a son, Charles William Krueger in 1998.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery with Military Honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM and Wednesday 9 AM - 9:30 AM. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 PM Tuesday all at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS. 67637.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Church or the Good Samaritan Society Ellis. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or email at keithley@ruraltel.net.











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