Dorothy L. Krueger

Dorothy Leona Krueger, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

A funeral service for Dorothy will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac with Rev. James Borgwardt officiating. A visitation for Dorothy will be held at church on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed viewable on the church’s website, www.redeemerfdl.org. Interment will take place at Union Cemetery in Theresa on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Dorothy was born on September 21, 1931, in Theresa, Wisconsin. She was the sixth child of ten born to Elmer and Adela (Mueller) Giese. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, attended Theresa public school and graduated from Mayville High School in 1949.

She married the love of her life Oliver Krueger on June 3, 1950, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. They shared 32 joyous years of marriage, raising their five children until Oliver’s passing in 1982.

As a teen she helped Alvin and Selma Pfaff on their farm. She worked at Weber Brewery, Empire Hotel Bar and Restaurant, Baker Canning in Theresa and various Mfg. facilities in the surrounding community and Manitowoc.

After Oliver’s passing, she moved to Manitowoc and then Fond du Lac. She volunteered her time and knowledge at her churches and other local organizations.
She was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Braves, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. She enjoyed listening to Bob Uecker’s play by play and going to games in Milwaukee with our family. She enjoyed supporting Ollie and his teammates as they played baseball for the Theresa Pioneers and other community sporting events.

Dorothy loved tending flowers, walking dogs and visiting neighbors. She loved to bake, especially potato torte and trying new recipes. She had fond memories of her upbringing and the history of Theresa.

She also loved to travel. We all have happy memories of many family vacations. She also toured the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska.

Dorothy is survived by her children Pamela Grosenick -Great Falls, MT, Paul (Donna) Krueger Sr. – Lomira, WI, Dawn (Stokes) Krueger –North Fond du Lac, WI, Dale (Connie) Krueger – Lomira, WI, Daniel (Diane) Krueger – Mayville, WI. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sister Shirley Gruber.

She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver. Infant son, Brian. Sons-in-law Jerry Grosenick and David Stokes. Her parents Elmer and Adela, siblings and their spouses: Verona and Frank Hartwig, Oscar and Ruth Giese, Margaret and Marvin Schultz, Marvin and Marian Giese, Ruth Mary and Leonard Schultz, Ralph and Faye Giese, Janet and Ronald Coulter, Bonnie and Sylvester Okon, Norman Gruber. Sisters-in-law and spouses: Marcella and Norman Beck, Doris and Burdette Fisher, Emily and Howard Schuster.

The family extends special thanks and appreciation to the staff at Harbor Haven of Fond du Lac and SSM Hospice for their wonderful care. She will be deeply missed by her family and cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.

Memorials will be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church building fund.