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- Niagara Gazette - 3/5/2009
Albert (Al) H. Krueger, Jr., age 84, of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, died March 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Al was born November 23, 1924 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. He was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette Krueger (Lindhurst), who recently passed away. Father of the late Kathy Ann Krueger; loving dad of Sandra (Joseph) Wawrzynek of Raleigh, NC, Debra Krueger of Lima, NY and Albert (Monica) Krueger of West Seneca, NY. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and sister, Bonnie Hutchinson.Al joined the United States Navy in 1942, serving in both WWII and Korean War. Al became a North Tonawanda Firefighter in 1949. He retired as Captain and Training Officer after 27 years of service. Served on the North Tonawanda Youth Board for 12 years. In 1979, he became the North Tonawanda Civil Defense Director. In 1980, he served as Resident Manager of the Bishop Gibbons apartments, retiring in 1986.Al was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sports and loved auto racing, was a mechanic for 12 years, working with various pit crews at the Indy 500. Member of the Volunteer Firemans Benevolent Association. Lifelong member of the Live Hose Company and member of Stephen Sikora Post. Memorial Service, officiated by Rev. Dr. AW Moldenhauer, will be held at the Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 PM. Flowers gratefully declined.Directions, on-line register book and obituary can be found at www.brunnerfuneralhome.com
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