Franklin W. Krueger

Franklin W. Krueger On December 28, 2017 Franklin Krueger of Cedarburg, age 87, entered his eternal home in heaven. We rejoice as Franklin is reunited with his beloved wife Sylvia (Nee Graese) to live in eternal glory with his savior Jesus Christ. Franklin lived an honorable life serving his Lord, this country, his community, and family. He grew up in Cedarburg, WI helping his parents on their family farm. After graduating from high school, Franklin attended Wartburg College and Seminary in Waverly, IA. In the summers when he was home from his studies, he worked as a carpenter. After being ordained, Franklin became a Chaplain in the United States Air Force. For 20 years Franklin ministered to thousands of servicemen and women and their families, living with his family around the world. He retired from the military, moved back to Cedarburg, and continued his ministry as a supply pastor, and Chaplain at St. Luke’s Hospital. Never one to stay idle, Franklin enjoyed a second career as a postman for the town of Cedarburg, and loved to connect with the residents on his route. Franklin was a very talented carpenter and scroll-saw artesian. In his retirement he worked to create many unique and beautifully crafted woodwork pieces. Franklin is the loving father of Mark Krueger, Renee Krueger, Lenore (Mike) Cira and Miriam (Robert) Rusch and former daughter-in-law Sue Burkett Krueger. Loving grandfather to Annie (Mike) Grunwald, Charlie Krueger, Regina (Luke) Kolbow, Tim (Renee) Humpal, Maria Lewis, Ted Humpal, Theresa Cira, Nate Cira, and Mat Cira. His is the loving great-grandfather to eight fantastic great-grandchildren. Franklin is further survived by his four siblings; Gloria Kurtz, Doris Ahlers, Fredrick (Anna Mae) Krueger, Wayne (Lois) Krueger, and many family and friends. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, parents Dona and Fredrick Krueger, parents-in-law Erwin and Viola Graese, grandson Wil Lewis, siblings-in-law Irvie Kurtz, Bob Ahlers, and Laurel (Dale) Kressin. Family will receive friends at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 6th from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held immediately following, at 12 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church W61 N498 Washington Ave. Cedarburg. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church or your choice appreciated.