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Donald G. Krueger, age 84, of Butte des Morts, died, Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born December 30, 1938, in Milwaukee to the late Gustave and Mary Ann (Luterbach) Krueger. Don served his country in the U.S. Army. On October 12, 1968, he married Karen Klappa at St. Josaphat Basilica in Milwaukee. For 30 years, Don worked for A.O. Smith until his retirement. He loved living on Lake Butte des Morts, fishing and boating and being with family, especially his grandsons. Don enjoyed hunting with his sons, grandsons, and brothers, and spending time at his hunting land, creating trails, ponds, and cutting firewood. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne.

Don is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen Krueger; three children, Kirk (Sally) Krueger, Bryce (Connie) Krueger, Kelly (Keith) Schroeder; four grandsons, Zach Krueger, Nick Krueger, Jack Schroeder, Luke Schroeder; siblings, Marion (Dave) Freund, Michael Krueger, Jim (Jane) Krueger; and other relatives and friends.

Along with his parents, Don was also preceded in death by three sisters, Nancy Wolf, Janet Holtz, and Marlene Meshnick.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Drive, Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Jim Shea and Deacon Paul Vidmar officiating. Burial with military honors to follow at the Winneconne Cemetery. Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.