Mary Ann Krueger

Mary Ann Krueger (Friedl) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Louis (Laurie) Krueger Wausau, Marjorie (Dave) Bock Wausau, and Jon (Desta) Krueger Mosinee; siblings, James (Marilyn) Friedl Hartford, Wi, and Frances Buero, Lake Placid, Florida. Her six grandchildren were one of the joys of her life, Hannah, Luke, Kyle children of Jon (Desta) Krueger, Landon and Logan children of Louis (Laurie) Krueger and Daniel Bock son of Marjorie (Dave) Bock. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband and father of her children Norman A. Krueger, her special friend and fiancAC. Clayton W. Wendt and her parents Bernard and Irene (McCormick) Friedl. Mary Ann was born on December 13, 1928 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Bernard J. Friedl and Irene (McCormick) Friedl. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1946 and was a lifelong resident of the community. She married Norman A. Krueger a 1945 Wausau Senior High School graduate. Together they raised 3 children. Her children remember her as a strong woman who was focused on her goals, loved life and embraced it with zest. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their goals. Mary Ann was educated as a bookkeeper and early in her adult life she worked in the early 1950's at Greenheck as one of their first office employees. Taking time out to raise 3 children she re-entered the workforce selling Avon products, worked as part-time staff in the City of Wausau Treasurers office, and then Full-time staff for a number of years in the Marathon County Health Department. She finished her working career and retired from the Marathon County Zoning Department in 1992. Mary Ann was an accomplished bowler and pursued that passion for many years, playing in many local, regional and national tournaments with a dedicated group of ladies, and to this day, they remain the best of friends. One of her special joys was to bowl a 607 series as a signature event in her bowling career. She was a curious individual who loved to read and travel and she had traveled extensively in the United States and made a dream trip to Ireland the country of her heritage. She was passionate about her Irish heritage and was instrumental in ensuring that her McCormick relatives held their annual family reunion, helping start that tradition in 1967. Mary Ann was a charter member of St Anne's and was an active and dedicated member of the parish her entire adult life. She was also an officer and engaged member with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and she volunteered for many years at the Grand Theater as an usher. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. Reverend Alan Burkhardt will preside. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. There will be a 6:30 p.m. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Service Thursday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers, consider sending donations to Aspirus Hospice House at 425 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff of Aspirus Regional Cancer Center, Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the Aspirus Hospice House for their dedicated and caring attention to our mother's needs during the past year. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.