84-year-old William “Bill” R. Krueger of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:44 am, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.
He was born May 8, 1940 in Red Bud a son of Edward and Erma (nee Beek) Krueger of Red Bud,
Illinois. His parents preceded him in death.
Bill married Susan Welge February 9, 1974 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.
He was also preceded in death by several cousins and friends.
He graduated from University of Illinois in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
Bill then graduated from the School of Banking at Southern Illinois University in 1970 and the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in 1975.
He had worked for First National Bank in Chester for 20 years.
Bill was a member of the Lions Club.
He was an avid University of Illinois fan and enjoyed traveling with his wife.
It was Bill’s wish to be cremated.