Joyce B. Krueger's Obituary
Joyce B. Krueger, 74 yrs., of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born in Belleville, IL, the daughter of the late Clifford M. and Doris M. (Green) Woodrome. Joyce spent her life serving the community. She was active in Concordia Church serving as a Sunday School teacher, Council member, on the Cemetery Committee, and in the Women’s Guild. She was active in the PTA for 35 years. She served as Millstadt PTA president, District 14 Director, Illinois PTA President, and National PTA Secretary and Treasurer. She received the Honorary Life Membership to the National PTA. Later in life she was active in the Optimist Club of Belleville. Her titles included President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Santa Parade Committee Chairperson. Her many awards included the Belleville Wall of Fame, Friends of Education Award from the St. Clair County Regional Office of Education, Those Who Excel, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major Award. Visitation Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Lawlor Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL Thursday, February 25, 2016, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, at Concordia United Church of Christ, 7600 State Rt. 163, Belleville, IL Services Thursday, February 25, 2016, 10:00 am, Concordia United Church of Christ 7600 State Route 163 Belleville, IL Pastor David Krueger, officiating Interment Concordia Church Cemetery Belleville, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: The ALS Association - St. Louis Regional Chapter, 2258 Weldon Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146, or Veterans of Foreign Wars #7980, 200 Veteran's Dr., Millstadt, IL 62260 Survivors Son, Brad (Susan Slimack) Krueger of Belleville, IL Grandchildren, Megan Krueger, Emma Krueger, and Rachel (Zack) Rieke Great-Grandchildren, Riley Brown, and Wyatt Rieke Brother, Don (Anne) Woodrome of Town & Country, MO Many cousins, nephews, other relatives and friends
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