Ignatius J. Krueger “Iggy”, 99, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Decatur. He was born September 24, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Ignatius and Helen (Witkowski) Krueger.
A celebration of Iggy’s life will be held from 2pm until 4pm, with military honors being rendered at 2:30pm on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the VFW Post 6248, 560 N. Phelps St., Decatur. An inurnment will be held earlier in the day, Friday, at 11am at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Memorial contributions may be given in Iggy’s name to Centrica Care Navigators, www.centricacare.org or the VFW Post 6248 at the address above. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.newellchapel.com.
Iggy served in the Army during WWII and was a proud veteran. If you happened to see Iggy out and about, you would often find him with a cigar between his lips – but almost always unlit; a habit he and his brother shared. One of his favorite mantras was, “just relax” a motto he lived his life by and was often envied for. He worked as an electrician for many years and enjoyed farming with his brother – acting as a partner for over 50 years before turning to the business of raising baby chickens. He loved the Chicago Bears and Cubs, but nothing compared to the love he had for his family.
Iggy will be missed by many nieces, nephews and other extended family. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvester, Arthur, Stanley, and Robert; and his parents.
Service Details
Visitation
When
January 10th, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where
Decatur VFW Post #6248
Address
560 N Phelps St.
DECATUR, MI 49045
Additional Visitation Information
Military Honors will be rendered at 2:30pm during the visiting time.
Interment
Where
Fort Custer National Cemetery
Address
15501 M96
AUGUSTA , MI 49012
Additional Interment Information
Burial of Cremated Remains will take place at 11:00am, Friday, January 10, 2025
Posted On: Monday, January 6, 2025 3:40 PM
