Chester "Chet" J Krueger

Chester “Chet” J. Krueger, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Evansville, IN on January 30, 1931 to the late Arthur and Ruth Krueger. 

Mr. Krueger was a member of First Baptist Church of Earlington, where he was also a Deacon, and a member of the Teamsters Union. He had served in the United States Marine Corps, was a Korean War veteran, and was awarded two purple hearts. Mr. Krueger was a retired truck driver who had worked at ABS Trucking and McLeans Trucking.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece Krueger in 2013; his brothers, Melvin Krueger, Oscar Krueger, Oliver Krueger, and Charles Krueger.

Mr. Krueger is survived by his two children, Karen (John) Sneed of Madisonville, KY and Kent Krueger; two sisters, Esther (Gary) Pfender of Greenwood, IN and Martha (Rob) Baggett of Evansville, IN; two brothers, Jim (Kathy) Krueger of Valley Vista, AZ and Paul Krueger of Loudon, TN; two grandchildren, Brandon (Deanna) Sneed and Travis (Lyndi) Sneed; three great grandchildren, Kyler Sneed, Konner Sneed, and Logan Sneed.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Old Salem Church Cemetery in Mortons Gap, KY with Rev. Chris Clarke officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Sneed, Travis Sneed, Kyler Sneed, Brad Brown, Brett Sizemore, and John Sneed.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Konner Sneed and Logan Sneed.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Earlington Building Fund.

Reid-Walters Funeral Home in Earlington, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.reidwaltersfh.com.

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