Patrick Krueger

Patrick Krueger, age 58, lifelong resident of Big Island, took his last tractor ride and was welcomed by many family members and friends in heaven on April 3, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1967, in Berlin, the son of Florian and Dorris “Dottie” (Reames) Krueger. If there was anyone born a farmer that would be Pat. He was a third-generation farmer on the family’s land and loved (mostly) every minute of it. He excelled in the FFA Club and was an active Seneca 4-H club member graduating with the Berlin High School class of 1986. He was united in marriage to Amy Happersett on April 18, 1997, and enjoyed nearly 28 years together. They made their home on family property and soon welcomed their only daughter Victoria, changing their lives forever. Victoria at an early age was emersed with life on the farm. Her love of animals kept the family busy. Pat loved to help and support his daughter’s ambitions of showing her sheep and her special horse, Sister, for many years. One of his proudest moments was in 2012 when Victoria won Grand Champion sheep at the county fair. At an early age Pat enjoyed going with his father to deliver seed and fertilizer to the local farmers. Continuing with his passion for farming he hauled milk for Neubauer’s and then went on to be a trucker for Brian Retzlaff Trucking. Most recently, he worked as a crop adjuster for Zurich (RCIS). He excelled in talking “farmer” to farmer”. The people he worked with became like family to him. Farming kept him busy, but he found time for hunting with his buddies and really enjoyed the hunting trips out west. Pat was a member of the Seneca 4H, Coon Hunters Association, Green Lake County 4-H Leaders Association, Lifelong volunteer for the Green Lake County Fair, Green Lake County Drainage Board, and Waukau Flying Mane Riding Club for over 13 years. He was the type of guy that you could always depend on, lending a hand wherever needed and always willing to help others. His presence at the Fair and the Flying Mane Riding Club will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Amy; daughter, Victoria (Mason); sisters, Margaret (Troy) Gurno and their son Cole, Elizabeth Swiecichowski and her sons Patrick and Michael; special “cousin” Joe Stemler II; other relatives and many friends. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, uncles, and other relatives. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Mastricola’s on Broadway. Food will be served from from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., but all are encouraged to share stories and celebrate the life of Pat afterwards. God made a gentle, kindhearted son, loving and faithful husband, awesome dad, and nephew, loyal friend, he will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts. “So God made a Farmer” Love and miss you Amy and Victoria

Patrick Krueger

January 26, 1967 - April 3, 2025