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Vina Krueger

March 9, 1951 - December 21, 2023
Visitation
Beautiful Savior Church
1205 South East Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Beautiful Savior |
Saturday 1/6, 9:30 am
Service
Beautiful Savior Church
1205 South East Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
Beautiful Savior |
Saturday 1/6, 11:00 am

Vina Krueger died peacefully at home on December 21st, 2023 at the age of 72.  Beloved wife to Tim Krueger. Devoted mom to Tonie (Andy) Kieliszkowski, Danyel (Nick) Koldeway, Erika Krueger, Derrick (Heather) Krueger, Andrew (Melissa) Krueger, and Alyssa (Trey Blalock) Krueger. Adoring grandma to Megan, Sara, Lillian, Wyatt, Charlotte, Aurora, Nathaniel, Mason, Easton, Evelyn, Asher, Alaina, Joya, and great-grandma to Julian. Preceded in death by granddaughter Danielle and her sisters Flo, Bobbie, and Rae Ann, and brothers Kenny, Rex, and Donnie. 

Vina was born in Wisconsin Rapids and spent her childhood in Milwaukee, she lived in many different places, but made it back to Wisconsin where she lived most of her life. She worked as a Monitor Tech on the Heart Care Unit at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for many years, where she made many long lasting friendships.  

At the age of 61, Vina retired and was able to enjoy more time with family and friends. She also loved to travel. She and Tim loved to take cruises and relax in the sun, they made it a yearly adventure. During the summer they enjoyed sitting by the fire and having a beer with their amazing neighbors.  

Vina was a caring and devoted mother. She was very proud of her family and always made sure they knew that. Vina especially loved being a grandma. She would spoil her grandkids with her time, hugs, and their favorite snacks. She thought the world of them and they could do no wrong in her eyes.  

Vina loved to cook for people and made sure everyone was well-fed. She would often send her guests away with a hug and leftovers. Though Vina loved to cook for and take care of everyone, she wasn’t a pushover. If you knew her, you knew she always spoke her mind and would tell you how it is, possibly with a few cuss words placed strategically in there. She was a strong-spirited woman.  

Vina will be deeply missed and remembered by so many. 

A visitation will be held on January 6th from 9:30 AM until the time of Service at 11:00 AM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, located at 1205 South East Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Beautiful Savior Church
1205 South East Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
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Saturday 1/6, 9:30 am
Service
Beautiful Savior Church
1205 South East Avenue
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
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Saturday 1/6, 11:00 am
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Vina Krueger died peacefully at home on December 21st, 2023 at the age of 72.  Beloved wife to Tim Krueger. Devoted mom to Tonie (Andy) Kieliszkowski, Danyel (Nick) Koldeway, Erika Krueger, Derrick (Heather) Krueger, Andrew (Melissa) Krueger, and Alyssa (Trey Blalock) Krueger. Adoring grandma to Megan, Sara, Lillian, Wyatt, Charlotte, Aurora, Nathaniel, Mason, Easton, Evelyn,Continue Reading

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GayeLynn left a message on December 8, 2024:
So sorry to have heard about your passing. It's been a year so just know that Tim is on his way to see you again. Sweet times! I'm sure Uncle Tim was never the same without you and now you can put him back to his old self❣️Say hi to Uncle Bill, Grandma and my Mom!! ❤️‍🩹
Dawn and Darrell Miller left a message on January 6, 2024:
We love you Vina!
Ron & Ann LeFever left a message on January 5, 2024:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on her loss. She lived a beautiful life, was a great partner to you Tim, a loving mother and grandmother. Always with a smile. We really had a great time with you and Vina which turned out to be a great adventure when you two came up north for a few days at our cottage – especially when the town lost its electric power for three days. Also, she really went out of her way for your Halloween decorations. We are going to miss her so much.
Tim G Krueger left a message on December 29, 2023:
My best friend and the love of my life 🧬
Tim G Krueger left a message on December 29, 2023:
Goodbye darling until we meet again ❣️
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Derrick Krueger left a message on December 29, 2023:
To a loving mother, Nana and friend. We will forever miss your loving presence and be thankful for the enormous impact you had on everyone’s life lucky enough to have known you. We love you!!! 🫶
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Jacob Guereca left a message on December 27, 2023:
May the flame in this candle represent the beautiful life Vina got to live. she always knew how to make others feel welcome, when I first went over to her home she immediately made me feel like family and I couldn’t stop thinking about how blessed my child will be to be born into such a loving family, Thank you vina for all the love, memories and food, I’m so grateful that my son had the honor of meeting you, I will always tell him about his great grandma. You had the best taste when it came to vintage stuff, I always loved to go over to your home and obsess over the beautiful collectibles you’d have hanging up on the walls, there’s nothing more beautiful than americas history, the quality and workmanship that went behind the things of the past is the reason it is still remembered, just like yourself. May you for ever rest in peace and in our hearts, thank you for the memories ❤️ This beers for you 💯🍻
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