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EWALD KRUEGER

MR. EWALD KRUEGER, beloved husband of Mrs. Olga Krueger of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Ewald is survived by his wife Olga and children Hilmer (Marguerite) Krueger of Medicine Hat and Rita (Natalino) Morin of Lacombe, and 2 brothers Hilmer (Tilly) and Diethelm (Gertrude), 6 grandchildren; Robert, David (Lena), Toni (Carla), Dennis, Connie (Richard) and Coleen and 7 great grandchildren; Lakyia, Gavin, Hayden, Nikita, Matthew, Katelyn and Rian as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ewald was born July 26, 1920 in Schoutal, Ukraine. He met his future wife Olga in the Ukraine and they were married on August 11, 1946. Ewald immigrated to Canada with Olga and son in 1949 and in 1950 he was blessed with a daughter, Rita. He worked hard as welder at Western Metal until retirement in 1985. He enjoyed bowling and was active in the Hubertus Shooting Club at the German Canadian Club. Papa will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, family and friends. He was always there when needed. We will all remember the love, kindness and help given by him for the rest of our lives. A Funeral Service will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Richard Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.