Cynthia “Cindy” J. Cichosz (Krueger) passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI. She was born on December 5, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Alice Krueger.

Cindy’s passion for 42 years was being a Payroll Professional, earning Certified Payroll Professional designation. Member of APA National Speakers Bureau. Founding member of Greater Milwaukee APA Association, serving many roles including President, and Toasters for Independence Chapter of Toastmasters International. Cindy was recognized as APA’s ‘Payroll Hall of Fame’, Meritorious Service Award and Kronos Education Grant. Payroll was Cindy’s superpower, and she was knowledgeable, successful and respected by many.

On September 25, 1976 she married her soulmate, Robert “Bob” E. Cichosz. They enjoyed riding their Harley, cruising in their GTO and enjoying time with family and friends.

Cindy is survived by her cherished siblings Gary Krueger, Cheryl (Lee) Damrow, Carey (Fred) Neubauer, and Bruce (Cyndi) Krueger. Cherished sister-in-law Karen Kerkela, Lynn (John) Kerkela and Gail Wichowski. Loving Aunt Cindy “Cinderella” of Lisa (Waldo) Riesterer, Leroy Damrow, Julie (Ron) Setzer, Paul (Laura) Krueger, Scott Krueger, Dan Kerkela, Lisa (Perry) Ruiz, Amy Agbuis, Kelly (Steve) Krajcik, Abby and Lucas Wichowski. Cherished Great Aunt and Great-Great Aunt of Justin, Cody, Breanna, Jessica, Mercedez, Tyler, Kadence, Dayton, Lydia Rae, Landon, Mason, Brinley, Chase, Myka, Bentley, Harper, Jake, Jenna, Myranda, Collin, Ashley, Shya, Malana, Ian and Evan. Special Godmother of Paul Krueger and Chelsie (Chmielewski) Neill. Closest friend of Lisa, Jeff and Cole Chmielewski, Chelsie (Jeff) Neill. Special friend of Nancy and Red Kaegler. Also survived by other family and many friends.

Cindy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, her in-laws Gene, Irene and Alma Cichosz, and brother-in-law Ed Miske. Joined in heaven by her beloved puppy dogs Missy, Max, Hollie and Nicki and dearly missed by her girl Cutie.

Cindy’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton and Susan S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Washington County Humane Society, National Kidney Foundation and Care of Cindy’s girl, Cutie.

A Funeral Service for Cindy will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 W. Paradise Dr. in West Bend. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Interment will take place at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.