Obituary for Deacon Gary Roland Christopher Krueger Deacon Gary Roland Christopher Krueger, age 76, of Marine City, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born September 1, 1941 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Krupp) Krueger. Gary attended Denby High School and joined the United States Army immediately after graduation. Gary served in Korea during the cold war. He was honorably discharged in 1963. While Gary was in service he took classes, became a Catholic and took the name Christopher as his Baptismal name. In 1964 he was President of the Assumptionaires Young Adult Club. Gary proposed to his wife, Margaret (Peggy Kroetsch), on their first date and they were married on February 6, 1965 at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Detroit. They celebrated their 50th anniversary at that church in February of 2015. He received his Associate Degree in General Studies from Macomb Community College in 1974. When Gary was Baptized in the Lutheran faith, as a baby, Pastor Wilson told his grandmother that he was going to be a minister. Of course Grand Krupp was a bit upset when he became Catholic, but figured that maybe he would become a priest. Then he got married, so priest was not possible. But, God had a plan and called Gary to the Deaconate Program. Grandma Krupp was alive to see him become a “minister” fulfilling the prophecy of Pastor Wilson. Gary attended the Episcopal School of Theology during a mutual study program with Sacred Heart Seminary. He was ordained to the Deaconate in 1974 at St. Martin of Tours in Detroit after receiving a special dispensation from the Vatican, because he was under age. Deacon Gary served his ministry at St. Martin of Tours, Detroit; St. Peter, Harper Woods; St. Ephrem, Sterling Heights; St. Mary, New Baltimore and for over 20 years at Holy Cross, Marine City, where he was currently Deacon Emeritus. Gary taught at Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods and loved interacting with the boys. He received a Bachelor of Theology from St. Mary, Orchard Lake in 1982. A musician (guitar, trumpet, base, keyboard) all of his life, at age 50 he decided he wanted to play the bagpipes. He competed and ribboned in individual and with the Red thistle, Windsor Police and Cabar Feidh Pipe bands. Gary was passionate in everything he did. Besides his family and friends, he loved learning music, the Deaconate and teaching and talking about his faith. At age 74 Gary received an Associate Degree in Legal Studies from Baker College to a standing ovation from the entire assembly. As he was the oldest in that gradation class. A special joy was playing St. Nicholas or Father Christmas at the children’s Mass at Holy Cross and the Marine City Civic Women’s Club Christmas home tour. As a couple Gary and Peggy were active in Marriage Encounter for 43 years. He is a member of the Marine City Knights of Columbus Council #856 and 4th Degree Knight with the Richmond Assembly #480. Deacon Gary was especially proud of his position as Chaplain of St. Agatha Circle #419. He also worked in all phases of real estate and was a member of the VFW. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Dorothy Krueger. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years Margaret (Peggy Kroetsch) Krueger; three children, JoAnn (Richard) Johnson, Peggy Anne (Joseph) Cavalli and Stephen Krueger; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Keven) McCartney, Nathan (Kristin) Cavalli, Brandan (Katie) Cavalli, Patrick Dippert, Hunter Krueger, Connor Krueger and Aurora Krueger; two bonus grandchildren, Jennie Paige and Christian Sweet; four great grandchildren, Isaiah McCartney, Caleb Cavalli, Annabelle McCartney and Dillan Cavalli; one bonus great grandchild Lorelai; a brother, Harold (Toby) Krueger; two furbabies, Edgrr and Angus; numerous in laws and nieces and nephews. Also special friends John Ruppel, Deacon Bob McLeod, Tom and Ellen Heath, Deacon John and Caroline Connor, Marilynn Dunn, Janis Hulber, Paul and Ann Billock and Paula McDaniel. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday August 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady on the River Parish, Holy Cross Church, Marine City. Visitation and celebration of Gary’s life (Caleigh) is on Friday August 10th 5 to 9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. with a rosary at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Deacon Gary Roland Christopher Krueger please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 10. 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 4061 Saint Clair Hwy East China, MI, US Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Gary Roland’s Visitation begins. 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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Deacon Gary Roland Christopher Krueger September 1 1941 July 23 2018.
Death notice for the town of: East China, state: Michigan