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Donald Loyd Krueger

Name: Visitation
Start: 08/23/2016 10:00 AM
End: 08/23/2016 11:00 AM
Location: Mankato Mortuary

May 28, 1929 — August 18, 2016

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Visitation

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Memorial Service

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

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Donald Loyd Krueger

Donald L. Krueger, age 87, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Laurels Edge Assisted Living with family by his side.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato with Pastor Patrick Patterson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Christ the King Lutheran Church or a favorite charity of donor’s choice. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald was born in rural Redwood County on May 28, 1929 to Walter E.H. and Anna (Radanz) Krueger. He graduated from Redwood Falls High School, where he was introduced to his wife, LaVon “Bonnie” Conrad. They were united in marriage on August 28, 1949 in Holland, MN. They moved to Morgan, MN in 1953 and were proprietors of the Morgan Bowling Center. In 1962, he and his family moved to Mankato, MN. Donald worked at the MSU Student Union as a Recreation Director and Men’s Bowling Coach until his retirement in 1993. Donald was a National Director of the Association of College Unions, a member of the State Bowling Hall of Fame, charter member of the Mankato City Bowling Hall of Fame, and was honored to throw the first pitch at a Minnesota Twins game on May 11, 1990 in recognition of his work with collegiate bowling. He was a long-time member of Christ the King Lutheran Church.

The North Shore of Lake Superior, the American West, Spain, and fall color road trips were among his favorite travel destinations. Donald was known for his strong, unwavering faith and his low-key sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, vintage westerns, and watching Minnesota sports. Go Gophers!

Survived by his children, Daniel, Michael, and Jeffrey (Jackie Mattila) Krueger; grandchildren, Erin (Toni Frutos) Krueger, Matthew (Heather) Krueger; step-grandchildren Patricia (James) Paquette, Adam Puglisi; great-grandchildren, Emily, Michael, Hank, Brennan, Tessa, Makenna, Jameson, and Dominik; siblings, Harold (Phyllis), Virginia (Bill) Schmidt, Darlene (Mark) Nelson, Curt (Norma), Walter, Alan (Diane), Myron (Peg), Duane (Linda), and Richard (Mary); and many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and former MSU students.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, LaVon “Bonnie” in May 2016; and sister, Gladys Mahlum.

Donald’s family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Mayo Clinic Hospice, and Laurels Edge Assisted Living for the outstanding care Donald received.

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