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Raymond H. Krueger, 97, Forestville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday Jan. 25, 2015 with his loving family by his side.  He was born Nov. 6, 1917 in the Town of Forestville to Walter and Sena (Feld) Krueger.  Raymond graduated from the Algoma High School in 1936.  He helped on the home farm after graduation until he built his own portable saw mill that he took all over to farmers who needed logs sawn.  Raymond worked for the Sperber-Krueger Lumber Co. in Valders  for about 30 years.  He was also active in the building of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Forestville.

Raymond married Ruth Roble on August 3, 1939 at the Tanum Church in Vignes.  They lived around Forestville and always had a garden until one year ago.  They grew the best sweet corn and raspberries.  Raymond was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, the Men’s Club of the church, Raymond and Ruth enjoyed looming rugs and making lefsa.

Raymond is survived by his wife Ruth, one daughter Beverly Harmann, Forestville; one son Larry (Jeanette) Krueger, New York; four grandchildren, Judy Harmann, Jerry (Lori) Harmann, Timothy (Lisa) Harmann and Amy (Shawn) Johnson; nine great grandchildren Mallory, Derek, Justin, Jana, Hannah, Jonah, Noah, Calab and Isaiah.  Raymond was preceded in death by one son Gerald, his parents, son-in-law Ernie Harmann, five brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

Family and friends may call at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Forestville, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Chris Jackson officiating.  Burial in the church cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.schinderle.com

The SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, assisted the family with arrangements.

Click here to see a little bit about Ray and Ruth’s 75th Wedding Anniversary.

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A couple of artifacts have been added to our Digital Archives: Memories of Forestville and St. Peter’s from Paula Marie Berger Hilgendorf.  Paula was one of Rev. Gustav Berger’s daughters. Rev. Berger served from 1903-1925.

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Check out our Digital Archives to read a Letter from Rev. Gustav Berger, written in 1913, a delightful glimpse into the life of Forestville at the time. Rev. Berger served from 1903 to 1925 and was the pastor at Forestville when the congregation built the current parsonage in 1903.

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Obituary for Aaron Fredrick Krueger

Aaron F. Krueger, 72, Forestville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at home surrounded by love and the same room where he was born Jan. 11, 1942 to Ervin A. and Mae E. (Schmiling) Krueger.
Aaron graduated from the Algoma High School in 1960. He started working at Hamilton in Two Rivers, before entering the US Army from 1964 to 1966, serving in Germany. After his discharge he went back to to work at Hamiltons.
He worked as a Gypsy Mother for a short time and then worked at the Door County Advocate in the circulation department and then ended up working as a mail carrier in the city of Sturgeon Bay.
Aaron spent many hours with all of his nieces and nephews and was a loving caregiver for his mother for over 15 years.
Aaron married his long time best friend and companion Dolores (Kinjerski) Gano on Dec. 13, 2014 in Green Bay.
Aaron was an avid animal over, enjoyed vacationing at Wis. Dells, going to casinos, gardening, playing sheep head and riding his new Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor.
He is survived by his wife Dolores, one brother Glenn (Denise) Krueger, Forestville; sisters and brothers-in-law Donna (David) Opicka, Casco; Margie (David) Zellner, Kewaunee; Frank (Laurie) Kinjerski, Kewaunee; and Annie (Norb) Zelewske, Tisch Mills; nieces and nephews, Lois Daubschutz, Steve (Marci) Pilarski, Sue (Eric) Felhaber, Jack (Kathy) Pilarski, Fred (Jayne) Pilarski, Mike (Chris) Krueger, Corrine (Jim) Huston, Kim (Brian) Charles, Julie (Ray) Litteral, Ervin (Gayle) Krueger, Russell Younk, Amy (Dave) Kinnard, Patrick (Natasha) Casey, Dave (Lauren) Casey, Phil (Kaysie) Krueger, Carla (Ryan) Weidner, Dan ( Melissa) Opicka, Doug Opicka, Darren Opicka, Bill (Amy) Zellner, Jackie (Rick) Duescher, Jamie (Jason) Wozniak, Brad Zellner, Chad (Mandy) Kinjerski, Austin Kinjerski, John Zelewske and Kris Wilhelm; numerous great and great great nieces and nephews; two Aunts, Norma Mueller and Fran Schmiling; many cousins and friends.
Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Sylvia (Al) Pilarski, his in-laws Frank (Leona) Kinjerski, nephews Mick Young, Lance Corp. Dean Opicka, Michael Zellner and Mason Wozniak, one niece Sierra Ebel, sisters-in-law Mary Jane Krueger and Bernice Krueger, many aunts, uncles and cousins, and his two canine pals Stomper and Jake.
Family and friends may call at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 7th and after 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Forestville until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Chris Jackson officiating. Burial at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Maplewood with full Military Rites
Dolores would like to thank our three special physicians Dr. Gee, Dr. Grotelueschen and God for the extra eight years they gave us with Aaron. Green Bay Oncology – Sturgeon Bay location, 9th floor St. Vincent’s Hospital and Unity Hospice for all their wonderful care given to Aaron. Special thanks to Aaron and my family for all their support and love.

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church va a dar clases gratis de inglés por 12 semanas una vez a la semana, los lunes, de 6:00 de la noche por 2 horas, el 19 de enero hasta el 6 de abril.

Los estudiantes quienes hablan poco o no inglés desarrollarán mejor habilidades por este curso de inglés. Hay también cuidado gratis para los niños.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church es una iglesia y su dirección es 316 W. Main St (County J), Forestville, WI 54213. Para más información, puede llamar este número 920-365-2218.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will offer a free, twelve week English Language Learners (ELLs) course on Monday evenings, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, January 19 to April 6.

Students who speak no or limited English will develop better English language proficiency through this course of English Language Learners (ELLs) classes. Free childcare will be provided.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 316 W. Main St (County J), Forestville, WI 54213. For more information: 920-365-2218.