Robert H. Krueckeberg

Robert H. Krueckeberg, 87, of Decatur, IN passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on Saturday, February 7, 1931 in Decatur, IN the son of the late Henry Krueckeberg and the late Gretchen (Bleeke) Krueckeberg. He married Irene Weber on September 25, 1953 in Stuttgart, West Germany. Irene preceded him in death on April 16, 2013 after nearly 60 years of marriage.

Bob was a veteran of the Korean War, being honorably discharged from the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant.

In 1989, Bob retired from General Electric in Decatur after 39 ½ years of service. In their frequent visits to Minnesota to visit the grandkids, Bob and Irene ventured from the prairies, to the northern lakes and forests, to the shores of Lake Superior. Together they enjoyed a wonderful trip to Hawaii and they, along with Deb, completed the circle by making a return visit to Stuttgart.

Bob was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #6236 in Decatur and the American Legion Post #43 where he served for many years on the Color Guard.

Survivors include his son, Dr. Steven (Marie "Mimi") Krueckeberg of Mendota Heights, MN; daughter, Deborah (Stan) Shafer of Decatur, IN; brother, Charles "Chuck" (Janet) Krueckeberg of Decatur, IN; sister, Doris (Howard) Martin of Ft Wayne, IN; grandson, Samuel Robert (Jess) Krueckeberg of Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Mathias "Mat" (Kiley) Krueckeberg of Minneapolis, MN.

Preceded in death by - Irene, Gretchen & Henry

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor James Voorman officiating. Burial will take place at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN at a later date. Military honors will be given to Bob following the service on Wednesday by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard

Friends will be received from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodcrest Chapel and from 3-5 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana and one hour prior to services Wednesday in the funeral home.

Preferred Memorials are to the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.