Vernon Harvey Krueger age 85 of Delano passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his home in Delano. He was born September 13, 1926 to Herman and Beta (Johnson) Krueger in Rockford, Minnesota.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Beta Krueger; brothers-in-law Marvin Reek and Harold Burke. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children Alan (Josie) Krueger, Elaine (Steve) Silus, Wayne (Vickie) Krueger, Dale Krueger, Morgan Krueger, and Penny Krueger; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; siblings Syrilles Reek, Deloris Burke and Wallace (Margaret) Krueger.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Iten Funeral Chapel in Delano, Minnesota with a gathering of family and friends held for 1 hour prior to the services on Thursday. Inurnment was in the Lewis Cemetery in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Military honors were provided by the Delano American Legion Post #377.