Gertrude "Trudy" S. Krueger

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Gertrude "Trudy" Krueger, 81, formally of Sarasota, Florida, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, October 29, 2007, at Harbor House in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 
 
She was born on November 16, 1925 to Stanley and Pelagja (Pearl) Szypulski, (Sipulski), in Chicago, IL. 
 
Trudy was united in marriage to Willard "Bill" Krueger of Chicago, IL, on March 25th, 1950 and were married for over 50 years. Their only child was a daughter, Brenda Hansen.
 
Trudy was a loving and devoted wife, a wonderful mother and a fun-loving grandmother to her granddaughter Amy, and two great-grandchildren Benjamin and Bella.

 
Trudy's fun-loving spirit and her kind heart were contagious. She was an active member of St. Armand's Key Lutheran Church in Sarasota, FL. On Fridays, along with a group of women, Trudy put together the Sunday Bulletin. They were known as the "Bulletin Bullets." She always brought treats and made sure the pastor's m&m jar was full. Her Christian heart was evident to all. 
 
For 30 years, Trudy enjoyed working along side her husband, Bill. They owned and operated a motel on Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida. It gave them the opportunity to meet so many different people and develop so many long lasting friendships.
 
Trudy loved the beach and water. She loved to swim and walk along the shore, looking for shells and talking to people. Her greatest passions were reading and shopping. She loved working outdoors and biking in her neighborhood.
 
Trudy is survived by her daughter, Brenda Hansen of Eau Claire. One granddaughter, Amy (Shawn) Kraemer and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Bella Kraemer all from New Glarus, WI. She is also survived by 3 neices; Joyce (Richard) Miller, of Lansing, IL, Elaine (Don) Tornow of Chicago Heights, IL, Christie (Dave) Kordeck of Lansing, IL, and seven nephews; Wesley (Linda) Krueger of South Holland, IL, Edward Smith of Chicago, IL, Wayne (Marilyn) Johnson of Orland Park, IL, Wayne (Marge) Konetzki of Waukesha, WI, Billy (Susan) Konetzki of Chicago, IL, Alan (Lou) Konetzki of Sheboygan, WI, and two cousins; Father Vianney (Chester) Sipulski, of Hillman, MI, Henry (Margie) Sipulski, of Lansing, IL, and sister-in-law Ruth Krueger of Chicago, IL and many great-nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.
 
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill in 2000, her parents, her 7 sisters; Mary Abraham, Sue Smith, Pearl Konetzki, Rose Johnson, Charlotte Yanek, Estelle Johnson, one brother, Al Sipulski and a brother-in-law, Ray Krueger.
 
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Venberg officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, November 2, 2007, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Trudy's name may be given to Angelspace at 622 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703 or Bethesda Lutheran Children's Ministry at 123 W. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701. Friends may offer condolences at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd, Eau Claire, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements.