Joan Kolind Krueger

November 9, 1930 - September 11, 2026

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Wednesday 9/23, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Wednesday 9/23, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Urban Ecology Center https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/

Camp Bar Tosa

6600 West North Avenue

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213

(414) 763-3793 |

Wednesday 9/23, 6:00 pm

Joan Kolind Krueger – Surrounded by her family, Joan Krueger passed away peacefully on September 11 at the age of 95. She is survived by her children Linda (David) Boxill, Joel (Melinda), James (Dinah), and John (Ann) Krueger; grandchildren Heather, Justin and Rachel Boxill; Allison (Brodie) Tierney, Andrew (Mary) Krueger, and Jeremiah (Frankie Moore) Krueger; great grandchildren Hayes and Simone Tierney. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Elmer August Krueger, and daughter Carol Krueger.

Joan was born on Long Island NY to Toni Walter Larsen and Hans Pedersen. They returned to their native Denmark when Joan was five and lived in Copenhagen with extended family. She endured the Nazi occupation as a teenager and her uncles were honored

for heroism in the Danish resistance, one of whom paid the ultimate price. At the age of eighteen, Joan sailed alone to the US to claim her citizenship. Living with a family on Washington Circle, she worked as a seamstress for Peg Bradley and Bitker Gerner before marrying Gordon and moving to Milwaukee’s east side.

After a lonely childhood, Joan raised a family of five and was a second mother to many others. She made her home the center of the action, hosting every holiday, tolerating all kinds of nonsense and always making a place at the table for one more.

In addition to being a domestic goddess, Joan sewed for interior designer Bert Hansen, volunteered at the Bartlett Avenue school library and taught children to crochet. Later she became an aide in the Head Start program, worked in the MPS main office and ultimately was an unflappable school secretary at Brown Street School, Lincoln Center for the Arts and Hawthorne Elementary. She retired from MPS at 65 but kept the books for Downer Hardware into her 80s.

She was a devoted member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, helping in innumerable ways including cleaning the church each week.

Joan was an avid gardener and lover of the outdoors. She skied, camped, fished and raised birds and three boxers. Art and music were great passions, and she was an enthusiastic supporter of the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. In addition to being an excellent cook and baker, she knit, crocheted, upholstered and sewed for us all.

Please help us celebrate her life on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM., followed by a service from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Libations to follow at Camp Bar Tosa, 6600 West North Avenue, starting at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Urban Ecology Center https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/

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Woman in a blazer smiling while holding a baby in a knit bonnet outside a house with windows in the background

Girl in a light dress posing beside a life-sized Native American statue outside a gift shop window with a 'Gifts' sign above them.

Three people in a small rowboat on a calm lake; a man in a hat sits near the middle while another woman wears sunglasses and a hat at the stern-like area, with a paddler in a plaid shirt nearby.

Woman in a plaid coat sits in a car and talks on a handheld phone, looking toward the camera (black and white photo).

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Black-and-white photo of a woman wearing a knit cardigan, scarf, and hat, seated and looking at the camera with a subtle smile.

Woman sits on a swing in a forest, smiling at the camera.

Two women in vintage fur coats and hats standing on a snowy sidewalk beside a car.

Two people ice skating on a snowy outdoor rink; a woman in a dark coat and scarf stands left while another person with a plaid blanket stands right in the foreground, with more skaters in the background.

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Woman in a long coat poses beside a vintage 1950s car on a driveway in front of a house and trees.

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A couple in vintage wedding attire holding a newborn baby in a white gown outdoors, black-and-white photo.

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Two smiling women sit at a table with bright orange flowers in the foreground, in a kitchen-dining area behind them.

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Brown Boxer dog resting on a couch with a white blanket, beside a decorative Christmas tree in a glass vase and festive curtains in the background.

Group of adults seated around a long dinner table in a warmly lit restaurant, with plated meals, drinks, and a flower centerpiece.

Group of people in Halloween costumes on a house steps, including a bride in white, elderly woman, and dark cloaked figures with a scythe and witch hats, with pumpkins in windows and tombstones nearby.

Elderly woman with gray hair and glasses sits outdoors in a striped chair, holding a baby in a yellow outfit and blue hat.

Group of smiling adults and children posing for a festive photo around a dining table with gift bags in the foreground and framed pictures on the wall behind them.

Woman with short gray hair in a sparkling gray cardigan laughing, standing indoors with a man seated in the background.

A group of six people seated around a dining table with snacks and drinks, smiling for the camera in a bright room.

Two women at a birthday celebration; the older woman is cutting a slice of cake while the younger woman smiles nearby, with a frosted cake and candles on the table.

Group of five people around a table cutting a birthday cake, with candles, flowers, and wine in a cozy living room setting.

Four adults sitting on a couch indoors, smiling for a group photo; a painting of pink tulips hangs on the wall behind them.

Swallowtail butterfly feeding on yellow/orange lantana flowers in a garden setting.

Elderly woman with white hair and glasses leaning toward a seated woman and child at home, engaging in a conversation in a living room.

Close-up of a brown boxer dog with a blue collar standing in a doorway indoors, colorful plants and patterned wallpaper in the background.

Smiling elderly woman with glasses on a black leather sofa, holding a baby in a red outfit indoors.

Two women smiling for a selfie at a restaurant, with buffet trays visible in the background behind them.

Three women seated at a dinner table with fine china and glasses, smiling during the meal.

Bright orange poppies with purple centers among green foliage in a garden bed.

Three generations sitting on a red couch: a boy, a girl in red, and an elderly woman with gray hair wearing a black and white sweater accessorized with a necklace.

Two women sit side by side on a striped couch, wearing red-and-white and white-with-black-striped tops, posing for a photo in front of curtains.

Two women smiling at the camera, an older woman with glasses and a gold necklace on the left and a younger woman in a black jacket on the right.

Group of adults in blue 'Live Generously' shirts posing for a group photo indoors.

Close-up selfie of several people seated in a theater with red walls, smiling at the camera (front-left woman with glasses and scarf).

Bright pink hibiscus flowers with yellow centers among green leaves by a wooden deck.

Two people sit on a red sofa in a living room: a man in a black shirt points toward the camera while an elderly woman beside him smiles, with a walker visible on the left.

Elderly woman with gray hair and glasses takes a bite of a chocolate-dipped apple dessert at a restaurant.

Two people smiling at each other in a close-up outdoor shot, a child in red on the left and an adult with brown hair on the right.

Smiling family taking a selfie indoors: elderly woman on the left, smiling young woman center, child in blue jacket with a striped hat holding a teddy bear, and a man on the right.

Portrait of an elderly woman with short gray hair and tortoiseshell glasses, wearing a red zippered sweater over a black turtleneck, with a Danish flag pin on her lapel.

Smiling grandmother, man, young woman, and baby girl seated together at a table, posing for a family photo.

Older woman with gray hair wearing blue shirt sits in a kitchen, holding a baby on her lap while facing the camera.

Red circular Christmas sign with white Gothic text 'God Jul' and floral border, hanging from a string.

Brown dog lying on a blue couch beside a decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments, and wrapped presents underneath.

Three adults seated around a dining table with wine glasses and plates; red centerpiece flowers and a bottle of wine in foreground; a wooden shelf with figurines in the background.

Shelf display of a miniature Christmas village with wooden houses, tiny trees, and festive figurines in a black frame cabinet.

Frosty window with snowflake patterns, a red taper candle, and wooden reindeer silhouettes on the windowsill with potted plants nearby.

Snow-covered tree branches in front of a brick apartment building, heavy snowfall blanketing the scene.

Three older women sit at a cafe table smiling at the camera, with a chocolate donut on foil and an orange mug labeled 'KOFFIE' in the foreground.

Two elderly people sit on a burgundy leather sofa, facing and talking in a sunlit living room with maps on the wall behind them.

Family group photo in a bright kitchen: an elderly woman with a walker, two adults, two kids, and a black‑and‑white dog posing together.

Wedding party posing on steps with bride in white gown and groom in gray suit at center, surrounded by family and friends.

Woman posing outdoors in a sleeveless red‑white‑black patterned top and long white pleated skirt.

Older woman relaxing outdoors in a garden, sitting in a chair with a green plastic cup in her hand.

Boxer dog with a blue collar close to the camera in a dining room with wooden chairs and table in the background.

Group of four people posing indoors under a ceiling with hanging black umbrellas; man holds baby, two women beside him, all smiling.

Colorful giant bird sculptures scattered on a grassy park under a cloudy sky with visitors walking by.

Two smiling elderly women pose together indoors; one wears a tan jacket and turquoise necklace, holding a colorful art tote bag beside her friend in a pink jacket.

Two older women pose in a plain hallway; left wears a red jacket with a colorful tote bag, right wears a black jacket and raises a hand, smiling.

Two women posing for a selfie indoors: an older woman with glasses on the left and a younger woman with a yellow scarf on the right, smiling at the camera, with a red wall and wreath in the background.

Smiling elderly woman in a red coat standing beside a tall multi-colored flower arrangement on a white pedestal in a gallery.

Large abstract blue-gray painting on the wall beside a black display case filled with tall flowering branches in purple, white, and green; a woman in dark clothing walks past in the foreground.

Older woman with short blond hair and glasses cradling a newborn baby wrapped in a blue blanket and a teal pacifier in the baby's mouth.

Two women posing indoors: an elderly woman with white hair and glasses in a checkered jacket, and a smiling younger woman in a mustard top.

Group of smiling adults posing together in a cozy living room with string lights and a wall-mounted bike in the background.

Three women gathered indoors, looking at a pink smartphone, with a wall-mounted bicycle and colorful lights in the background.

Nine friends sit around a dining table in a cozy living room, smiling, with red cups, beer bottles and cards scattered on the table.

Group of eight adults posing for a photo, with an elderly woman at the center wearing a black-and-white jacket, all smiling indoors.

Family and friends gathered around a dining table in a pink-walled living room, smiling for a group photo during a celebration.

White blossoms cover a flowering tree in front of a brick house in a residential yard.

Older woman in a polka-dot blouse holding a baby in her arms on a patterned chair indoors.

Elderly woman in a blue jacket sitting in a wheelchair on a sidewalk, holding a large green leaf with a leafy garden and houses in the background.

Front yard garden with pink and white roses along a white house siding and steps fence on the left, yellow light, and white daisies nearby.

Three seniors sit together at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera with a menu in view in the foreground.

Older woman with short white hair wearing a sparkly gray cardigan and black top, seated on a red chair indoors near a door, looking to the side.

Black-and-white photo of a young woman in a thick fur coat sitting outdoors beside a tree, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Older woman with gray hair and glasses sits in a patterned armchair by a window, arms crossed, wearing a checkered shirt and dark turtleneck.

Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Tove Pedersen Ashurst

Laurie Krueger (Terry)

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Wednesday 9/23, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Map

Wednesday 9/23, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Urban Ecology Center https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/

Camp Bar Tosa

6600 West North Avenue

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213

(414) 763-3793 | Map

Wednesday 9/23, 6:00 pm

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To the Family of this REMARKABLE LADY: Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Arlene and I THANK YOU, for allowing Arlene and I to experience such a lovely and intimate service for a Great Matriarch. Proverbs 31: (30-31) “…..a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised….Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates….” We are humbled that we were allowed to witness all the praise that was showered on the name of Joan Krueger. Her Family indeed LOVES her. It was a true celebration of a life well lived. Queen Krueger lived…. She truly did. To My Brother John…and his Queen Ann…. Thank You for this privilege to be with you and your Family for this wonderful service. Respect, to the entire Krueger Family.

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss of a wonderful vibrant woman.I feel honored to have known her.

My sympathy to all who knew and loved Joan.

I have many fond memories of visiting you and Your family when I was a child. You will be missed🤗🙏🏻

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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