Michael A. Krueger, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born in Kenosha on August 9, 1963; the son of the late Dennis and Carol (nee: Romano) Krueger.

Michael graduated from Tremper High School and later attended the University of Miami for music performance. On September 8, 1984, he was married to Wendy Nelson in Kenosha. A talented musician, he played double bass with both the Kenosha and Racine Symphony Orchestras, and bass guitar with a number of groups. He was enthusiastic about all forms of art and enjoyed painting, writing, and creating three-dimensional pieces as well. Michael was employed by Johnson Bank for many years and was most recently employed by Southport Bank. Passionate about giving back to his community, Michael was an active member of the Optimist Club of Kenosha for many years, a founding board member for the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, and involved in a number of other organizations. Surviving are his wife, Wendy; their children, Emily Krueger (Ben Johnson), of Chicago, Joshua Krueger, of Milwaukee, Madeline and Jeremy Krueger both at home; sisters, Nicholle, Danielle, Jennifer, and Tarin; and brother-in-law Jeffrey (Eleanor) Nelson. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him. He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents Herbert and Louise Krueger and Tony and Lee-Lee Romano.

A gathering of friends and family to honor Michael will be held in the Casa Capri Restaurant, 2129 Birch Rd., Kenosha, on Wednesday, August 5th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations in his name to the Arts Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. [http://www.bgckenosha.org/explore/get-involved/give/donate-now/]