Kerry L. Krueger

Kerry Krueger, Age 68, a longtime resident of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully in her home on November 10, 2021.

She was born on June 6, 1953 to the late James & LeeAnn (Riege) Krueger.  Kerry was the was the youngest of their 2 children.

Kerry dedicated her life to social service work in both Eau Claire and Marathon Counties where she touched the lives of countless families.  She had great passion for her work and treated every family she worked with as if it was her own.

Kerry exemplified strength and perseverance.  She was a single mother who raised her 3 children to be hardworking and independent.  She also took great pride in her 10 grandchildren.

Throughout her life she faced many obstacles related to her health, including receiving a new liver that she survived with for over 20 years and battling colon cancer.  Even though Kerry lived much of her life in pain, she never lost her positive spirit or waivered from her faith and confidence in God’s plan.  Even towards the end of her battle with cancer, she made sure everyone around her knew she was not afraid of death because she was in God’s care.

Any free time that Kerry had was consumed by her love of crafting, sewing, knitting and painting, and took advantage of any opportunity for socializing.  She was active in the Wisconsin Valley Art Association and looked forward to helping organize Art in the Park each year.  She also never passed a thrift store without stopping and had a knack for finding the good deals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and LeeAnn (Riege) Krueger, who she was a devoted and loving daughter to, and took pride in being the caretaker for each of them at the end of their lives.

Kerry is survived by daughter, Heidi (Tim) Fagre of Green Bay, WI, son, Brent (Laura) Whiteside of Burlington, WI, daughter, Kelley (Jason) Goertz of Kronenwetter, WI; ten grandchildren: Isaac, Cooper and Nolan Fagre, Benson, Parker and Reid Whiteside, Adam, Tyler and Olivia Goertz,  and Elizabeth (Austin) Leverty, brother Richard (Lynn) Krueger of New Port Richey, FL.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am- 11 am at First English Lutheran Church,Wausau on Saturday, November 13, with the service and luncheon to follow.  Masks are required for all who attend the visitation and service.  There will be a private ceremony for her internment at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.peterson/kraemer.com.  In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to First English Lutheran Church or Wisconsin Valley Art Association.

Kerry’s family would like to extend a sincere appreciation for Dr. Carchman and the UW Health Staff in B4/6, and the hospice care she received through Aspirus.  We also thank her caregivers; Sierra Willard and Diane Durante.