KRUEGER, Ruth E. (Skyrme) 1917-2013

KRUEGER, SKYRME

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 10/8/2013 at 10:49:59

Ruth E. Krueger

Ruth E. Krueger, 96, of Charles City, died Monday, September 30, 2013, at Cedar Health.

A private family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Ruth Evelyn (Skyrme) Krueger was born March 22, 1917, in Angus, Neb.. Her family moved to Charles City in 1928, when her father, D.J. Skyrme, became treasurer of Dr. Salsbury’s Laboratories. Dr. Salsbury was D.J.’s brother-in-law. Ruth graduated from Charles City High School in 1935.

On June 25, 1937, she was married to Lester Otto Krueger, who died on December 1, 1973. Ruth was a bookkeeper for Krueger Oil Company until 1946 and then became bookkeeper for Farm Service Co-op and worked there until her retirement.

Ruth was involved in many various forms of senior volunteer work and also very involved in her church. She helped with the Wa-Tan-Ye Club, the Treasure Chest and Meals on Wheels.

Ruth started going to the Wesleyan Church in the late 1930s and eventually became church treasurer and served in that capacity for over 40 years. She also had a very good singing voice and was involved in the church choir for many years. Ruth loved the Lord and lived for Him.

Living family members include her only son, Lester Dean and wife Martha of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two grandchildren: Thomas I. Krueger of Frankfurt, Germany and Sandra Jean Krueger of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Source: Charles City Press website, 8 OCT 2013