Arthur Krueckeberg

Arthur F. E. Krueckeberg , 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on Thursday, July 17, 1924 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Paul Krueckeberg and the late Ida (Ehlerding) Krueckeberg. He married Olga W. Thieme on July 30, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Art was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1946 having served in New Guinea, Mindora & the Philippines.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur where he served as a trustee & on the P T L Board.

Art was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was active in Horse & Saddle Club & Van Wert Fair Parade. He also raised Grand Champion New Zealand Rabbits.

Survivors include his wife, Olga W. Krueckeberg of Decatur; daughter, Linda Davis of Bluffton; three sons, Don (Penny) Krueckeberg of Pierceton, Randal (Becky) Krueckeberg of Decatur, & Roger (Christina) Krueckeberg of Angola; sister, Alice Andrews of Cassville, MO; 12 grandchildren; & 19 great-grandchildren.

Art was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alexis Rae Krueckeberg; a sister, Helen Fuhrman and a brother in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor David Koeneman officiating. Interment will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with Military Graveside Services conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur.

Friends will be received from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, May 25 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur & one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday .

Preferred memorials are to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Worship Anew.