Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born in Milwaukee on April 14, 1923. She was the youngest of 11 children. She married Bernard J. Krueger on April 11, 1942. Together they celebrated 70 anniversaries. During that time they had two children: Diane and Kevin (Kathy), two grandaughters: Amber (Dan) Turner and Amie (Kyle) Hensel, four great grand children: Hannah, Rayna, Ariana and Reece. Ruth was a tenacious business woman, but maintained a sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Krueger and 10 siblings. Memorial visitation at the funeral home on Monday, November 19 from 1-3 PM. There will be a gathering after the memorial, location will be announced. Donations can be made to the Susan G Komen for the Cure or Stars and Stripes Honor Flight appreciated.