Tribute & Message From The Family
Gerald W. (Jerry) Krueger, 87, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Tidewell Hospice, Inc. in Port Charlotte.
Jerry was born February 22, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Spartan Chemical Company in Maumee, OH for 38 years before retiring in 1995. Jerry was an avid motorcycle rider and he enjoyed fast boats. He enjoyed the outdoors especially camping. Jerry was a wonderful husband, father and step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Joyce; 3 sons, Rodney (Linda) Krueger of Bowling Green, OH, Mark Krueger of Sylvania, OH and Scott (Sue) Krueger of Henderson, NV; a daughter, Amy (Bill) Wagner of Sylvania, OH; 1 step-son, Herb Myrice of Toledo, OH; 2 step-daughters, Vicki (Rick) Matuszewski of Toledo, OH and Darlene (Dan) Royster of Hudson, FL; 15 grandchildren/step-grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren/step-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238 or Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation, 5202 Paylor Lane Sarasota, FL 34240.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Condolence & Memory Journal
You are fondly remembered, Jerry
Posted by
Marygrace Chovanec/Mille/Wilcox - Coworker February 17, 2022
My deepest symphathy to Joyce, Rodney and all the family of Jerry Krueger. I met Jerry the first day I started working at Spartan Chemical in 1964. I was young...this was my first job and I was nervous and scared. Jerry was extremely friendly, kind and welcoming to me. He made me feel a part of the Spartan team right from the get go. I have always remembered and appreciated that. God bless Jerry and his family as they journey through this difficult transition.
Posted by
Marygrace Chovanec Wilcox - Perrysburg, OH - co-worker February 27, 2015
You and your family have our sympathy. It was always a pleasant time at Amy's house, hearing your stories and adventures, and enjoying an evening with you. May the Dear Lord comfort you and all of the family during this difficult time. - Dan and Pam Malcom
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The Dan Malcom Family - Sylvania, OH - Friends February 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is never easy to lose a parent. I'll never forget the time your dad's motorcycle got away from him and he took a chunk out of the corner of your garage. I still remember when your dad took Scott and I to a Tiger game. And thanks to your dad I was able to work at Spartan Chemical for a short time. Lots of great memories.
Posted by
Ken Dreeze - Maumee, OH - friend February 22, 2015
Joyce and family: Sincere sympathy for your loss. It was always nice to visit with you and Jerry even though it was infrequent. Loren and Judy
Posted by
Loren and Judy Sampson - Elmore, OH - motorcycle friend February 20, 2015
Kay and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.
Posted by
Bob Your - Logan, OH February 20, 2015
Rod, so sorry to hear about your dad. I liked him very much and he always made me feel welcome.
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Stephannie Cherry - MI February 20, 2015
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I worked with Jerry at Spartan Chemical on Westwood Ave. from 1966 to 1971 excluding two years I was in the US Army. Jerry had a vast knowledge of car and MC engines that impressed us all. I still remember the nicknames he gave some of us workers at Spartan. May he rest in peace.
Posted by
Rich Timm - Sylvania, OH February 20, 2015
