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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Clean fuels debate creates odd bedfellows ... Ordinance would set standards for private fire companies in Josephine County ... Waterfowlers see 18th straight maximum duck season ... Our View: Clean fuels debate creates odd bedfellows ... Ordinance would set standards for private fire companies in Josephine County ... Waterfowlers see 18th straight maximum duck season ... Bernard Eugene Krueger Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News March 10, 1927 December 11, 2014 Bernard Eugene Krueger of Talent, Ore. passed away peacefully at home December 11, 2014, surrounded by several of his loving family members. Bernard was born in Westwood, Calif. March 10, 1927, to Borghild and George Krueger. The family later moved to Klamath Falls and then Ashland. In 1945, Bernard begged his mother for permission to join the Merchant Marines, serving for two years. He later joined the U.S. Army, serving in Korea, the Philippines, and Japan for 8 years. Bernard said, Of all the jobs I had in my life, I am most proud of serving in the Army. Bernard was very active at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, and was instrumental in establishing the 24-hour prayer Chapel. He was especially proud of graduating from Ashland High School in 1944 and was active in the annual class reunions. Bernard had been a member of the Elks for over 25 years and enjoyed Friday night poker with his friends. Survivors include sisters, Erma Bohn of Ashland, Beatrice Pedersen of Talent, Sister Shirley Krueger, snjm, of Marylhurst, Ore.; brothers, Donald (Carol) Krueger of Los Angeles, Calif., and Raymond (Lynda) Krueger of Florence, Ore.; along with 14 nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Krueger, and sister, Mabel Kelley. A funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, with the Rosary at 8:00 a.m. Following a reception, burial will take place at the Eagle Point National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Bernard requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or call 877-832-6997. Arrangements are being provided by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Ashland. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 18, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501