Obituaries

The Bigfork Eagle runs obituaries and death notices for people who have lived in the Bigfork area. To submit, e-mail editor@bigforkeagle.com or call 837-5131. Deadlines are every Monday at noon. 

Kenneth H. Krueger

Kenneth H. Krueger, 72, died Saturday, Feb. 27, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Ken was born on July 28, 1937, in New Salem, N.D., to Fred and Wilma (Holle) Krueger.

He lived in New Salem until he was 10 years old, moved to the Stillwater area of the Flathead Valley in 1947. He attended Sparks, Linderman, and then graduated from Flathead County High School.

He worked for Skyline Dairy for many years as a route driver then plant supervisor. He left the dairy to become a full-time farmer.

He married Betty E. Mattheisen on Sept. 1, 1957, in Kalispell.

He was a member of the West Valley School Board; was appointed to the Montana Wheat and Barley Board by then-Gov. Swindon; the CFC (Cooperative Finance Corporation); and was a member of the National Barley Board. He served on a trade mission to Japan and Taiwan, and then hosted a trade contingent from Japan on their family farm.

He also served as chairman of the Montana State Electric Co-operative Board for 25 plus years.

Ken conceived and started the Roud-Up for safety program with the Rural Co-operative. He served as a Flathead County Commissioner for seven years. He served Stillwater Grange for several years as Master.

"Work, work, and more work" was Kenneth's motto through life.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, Fred and Wilma Krueger; twin sister, Karol Krueger; daughter-in-law, Julie Krueger; nephew, Rick Shepard; and brother-in-law, Johnny Mattheisen.

He is survived by his wife Betty; son, Gary and wife Jessica and their children Derek and wife Kristen, Trent, Ryan and Carissa; daughter Kelly and husband Jeff Craig, and their son Steven, of Henderson, Nev. and numerous friends.

A celebration of life for Ken was held Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Glenn Burfeind officiating. A private burial was held at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Kenneth's name may be made to the organization of your choice. Friends are encouraged to visit www.buffalohillfh.com where this obituary will be maintained.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.