Patricia “Pat” Verna Krueger 79, of Hatley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at home under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

She was born January 8, 1943, in the town of Reid, Marathon County, the daughter of the late Kasmer and Mary (Biessel) Glatczak.

On April 25, 1959. Pat was united in marriage to Harland Krueger in Milwaukee, WI.

Pat loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally. She spent many days and hours caring for them. She had a very special talent of crocheting handmade baby blankets for every one of her great grandchildren as they were born. Pat loved to knit, cross stitch, diamond paint, set puzzles, and play cards. She taught all her grandkids how to play many card games, how to sew, and loved to play cribbage with them. Pat was also the meeting house for all the neighborhood kids and enjoyed having them there. Pat and her sisters celebrated each other’s birthdays by getting together for lunch for many years.

Pat took care of the family while Harland was on the road driving truck. Many weekends Pat would have the vehicle loaded and the camper hooked up waiting for Harland to pull in the driveway to go camping. Harland and Pat also had their camper set up at Mayflower Lake where they enjoyed many summers. She was active in the Pike Lake Card Club, The Red Hats Club, along with numerous snowmobile clubs in her younger years.

Pat loved to bartend where you would see first-hand her outgoing nature and smile. She loved to be with people and enjoyed all conversations. It was always a joy to watch Pat and Harland set up their karaoke machine at local parties and establishments. She was also one hell of a pool shot!

Survivors besides her husband Harland include her three children Allen (Marie) Krueger, Lynn (Don) Krueger, and Tammy (Jason) Krueger. Pat had six grandchildren Travis (Felicia) Krueger, Tara (Brittany) Krueger, Kesi Krueger, Kaden Krueger, Kyle (Courtney) Wilkowski and Skylin (Josh) Harris. Along with ten great grandchildren Carsten, Kinsey, Saul, William, Brianna, Brooke, Athena, Oli, Bliss and Kylie.

Surviving siblings are Francis Lang, Schofield, Edward (Faye) Glatczak, Hatley and Roseanne Groshek, Wausau. Pat is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many in-laws on Harland’s side.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her infant son Wayne, two half brothers Tom (Karen) Modjewski and Mike (Maxine) Modjewski, sister’s Estelle (Norman) Falkowski, Theresa (Jerry) Topczewski, brother in laws Rueben Lang and Ambrose Groshek.

“Go Grammy Go”

There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

The family would like to thank Aspirus Hospice at Home for their caring nature during this difficult time.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS