William Krueger
Obituary
Dr. William Charles Krueger, Jr., 73, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Born September 16, 1936 in St. Louis, MO the son of William Charles and Alma Marie Meyer Krueger. Married Carol Ann Koock August 1, 1959 in Chicago, IL. Graduated with a degree in Geology from DePauw University 1958. Received his Master's from Rochester, 1960 and PhD Geology from Rice University, 1963. Retired from B.P. Amoco in 1990 after 27 years, having worked in New Orleans, Petroleum Geologist; Tulsa Research Center; Director of Geological Training, Tulsa Training Center; and the International Company of Amoco, Houston. Continued international work in London 1991-1992. Active in Camp Fire and served as Tulsa Board President and Member of the Camp Fire National Board. Founded the Krueger Charitable Foundation in 1994. Survivors: Wife of 50 years, Carol; daughters: Jennifer Krueger and her husband Mitchell Stein of New York City and Amy Krueger of Tewksbury, MA; grandchildren: Alexandra Henning, Zoe Stein, and Eliot Stein. The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29th at the Krueger's residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tulsa City/County Library (400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK, 74103)or the Creede Repertory Theater Company (P.O. Box 269, Creede, CO 81130.)
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Tributes & Memories
Mrs. Krueger and family, Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of Bill. Memories of all he left behind will live on forever. At the Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries in Oklahoma City, I have worked with the First Book/Ready to Learn program for nearly 15 years, and I know full well the tremendous quantity of books that have been placed in the hands of needy children through the Krueger Foundation. In my belief, only now that Bill is in heaven does he get to see the literal impact these books have made. Some of these kids are in college now and can look back at their early schooling and remember with fondness the joy these books had given them. Not only in story, but in holding the books as their own to say, "This is MY book" and with them build a library where one had not before existed. Although reading is a measurable skill, the gift of story, the power of reading is immeasurable and priceless. Bill Krueger's placement of books into empty hands of needy children not only empowers their hearts and minds but also begins the journey to proficient adult reading. Undoubtedly many of "Bill's kids" will pass this onto the next generation. Blessings to Bill and all the joy, all the power he created through the gift of book.
Susan Blumenthal Donchin
Carol, You and your family will be in our thoughts on Thursday, and we will remember the good times and all of the years we have among us! May family and friends sustain you in this sorrowful time. Bill lived a very purposeful life; we wish that he had had more time to enjoy all that his life had given him. We are very thankful that we had our visit with Bill - and you - last month. With love, Jane and Chuck
Jane and Chuck
We have such fond memories of Dr. Krueger and have long appreciated his support of adult and early literacy efforts throughout Oklahoma. He was always willing to help the cause and travelled to Oklahoma City on many occasions to read stories to preschool children or present awards to adult learners. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol and the rest of the family. -The Oklahoma Literacy Resource Office
Leslie Gelders