R. Timothy "Tim" Krueckeberg, 66 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at his residence following an apparent cardiac event. Tim was born on Thursday, May 15, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Edgar Krueckeberg and the late Leonora (Bruick) Krueckeberg. Tim was united in marriage to Norma Kraner on November 20, 1970 in Van Wert, Ohio and she survives. Tim was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Decatur; and the American Legion Post 43 in Decatur. Tim was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Tim retired from B. F. Goodrich after 42 1/2 years of employment. He also helped Leonard Thieme on the farm...which was a great enjoyment for him. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed fishing with Tami and grandkids, Indiana University Basketball, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, antique tractors, playing cards, and attending the many extra-curricular events his grandchildren were involved. Surviving are his wife, Norma Krueckeberg of Decatur, IN; daughter, Tina (Neil) Slusher of Decatur, IN; daughter, Tami (Heath) Reidenbach of Decatur, IN; brother, Gary Krueckeberg, of Utah; and 2 grandchildren, Bailey Slusher and Brevin Slusher. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. David Koeneman officiating. Interment will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Preferred memorials are to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Decatur; American Legion Post 43; or Donor's Choice.
