Max Krueger's Obituary
Max Patrick Krueger, son of Fred William Andrew and Mary Etta Rohrs Krueger, was born August 22, 1924, in Independence, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Christian Health Care North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-six years, eight months, and eight days. On June 18, 1946, he was united in marriage to Shirley Dean Rose, and to this union two daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Julius, Donald, David and Tom Krueger. Max is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Shirley, of the home; two daughters, Leslie Milby, and her husband, Carl, of Independence, Missouri, and Allyson Peters, and her significant other, Joel, of Springfield, Missouri; a granddaughter, Brynn McBurney, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Dylynn and Cooper; two sisters, Mildred Duncan, and Etta Reed, both of Independence, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Waverly Rose, of Overland Park, Kansas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He entered the United States Army on March 24, 1943, and served his country faithfully during World War II, until being honorably discharged on February 2, 1945. He then returned to Missouri, where he and Shirley were soon married, and they made their home in the Independence area. He worked for Rodney Milling Company for a few years, and then was employed by Standard Oil Company. After a short time of owning and operating a Standard Oil gas station in Kansas City, he began a career with the United States Postal Service in the 1960?s. He worked as a mail carrier for the Truman Station until retiring on April 30, 1985. Later, he and Shirley moved to Lebanon, Missouri, and enjoyed their retirement years. Max was a member of the Pleasant View Christian Church in Independence, Missouri. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 43 in Lebanon, and belonged to the Postal Workers Union in Independence, Missouri. He had worked with the Jackson County 4-H group when the girls were involved and had served on the Foundation Council during the building of the 4-H Center. He had also built two homes for his family during his lifetime. His family was always the most important part of his life, and he especially enjoyed his granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Max was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments, and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them throughout the years.
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