Paulus Pilgrim; Organist: Austin Willhite; Marie P. May, 77, of Congregational Hymns: “Beautiful Savior”, “Blessed Hutchinson passed away on Assurance”, “Amazing Grace”, “Precious Lord, Take Wednesday, May 8, 2024, My Hand”; Casket Bearers: Brian Levanduski, Mark at Harmony River Living Hiles, Scott Krueger, Steve Rodewald, Jon Hiles, Center in Hutchinson. Mass Shawn Mayfield; Military Honors: Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 18, Raymond Eugene Krueger was born on December 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. 18, 1943, in Gaylord. He was the son of Ernst and Anastasia Catholic Church Malinda (Hafermann) Krueger. Ray was baptized as an infant at his home by Pastor Bratke from St. Paul’s in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Lutheran Church in Arlington and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf; Pianist: Arlington. He received his education in Arlington- Bonnie Westmiller; Song Leader: Lucy Newcomb; Green Isle and was a graduate of Arlington-Green Isle High School class of 1961. Musical Selections: “How Can I Keep From Singing”, “Gather Us In”, “Shepherd Me, O God”, “Prayer of St. Ray entered active military service in the United Francis”, “One Bread, One Body”, “Ave Maria”,

“Song of Farewell”, “Be Not Afraid”; Casket Bearers: States Air Force on November 23, 1964, in Minneapolis and served his country during the Vietnam War. He Alec May, Conner May, Faith May, Matthew May received an Honorable Discharge on July 15, 1969, at Harrison May, Loyola May, William May Hill Air Force Base in Utah and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Marie Phyllis May was born on November 29, 1946, in Beaver Dam, Wis. She was the daughter of Gilbert Ray was united in marriage to Christine Ann Briggs. and Neawana (Helmbrecht) Hammer. Marie was baptized as an infant in Beaver Dam and was confirmed in This marriage was blessed with two children, Glynis and Steven. Christine passed away in June of 1969. her faith as a youth at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Ray married Lucille Hiles on March 20, 1971, at Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. This marriage was and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School blessed with two additional children, Theresa and class of 1965. Marie furthered her education at Daniel. Ray and Lucille resided in Glencoe and later Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. moved to Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage. On July 12, 1969, Marie was united in marriage to David May at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Ray was employed as a machine operator for 3M. Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three He retired on January 1, 2005. Ray was a member of sons, Edmund, Jacob, and Aaron. Marie and David Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was also a resided in Hutchinson. They shared 54 years of member of the Hutchinson VFW Post #906 and marriage. American Legion Post #96. Marie was employed as a bookkeeper for Car Quest, Ray enjoyed volunteering at church functions, doing Citizens Insurance, and at Hutchinson Health. She yard work, fishing, and traveling. He also enjoyed retired on June 1, 2006. Marie was a member of St. working on the dairy farm with his brother, Ron, and Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson where she nephew, Scott. Ray treasured time on the farm and at also taught religious education. Marie was also a the cabin of his lifelong friend, Jim. He cherished member of the Red Hat Society, Catholic School spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Board, and the CCW at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Blessed be his memory. Marie enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing, and cooking. She also enjoyed volunteering at church and Ray is survived by his wife, Lucille Krueger of community events. Marie especially enjoyed spending Hutchinson; children, Glynis Vacek and her husband, time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Robert of Hutchinson, Theresa Frericks and her Marie passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at significant other, Greg Whitcomb of Atwater, Steve Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the Krueger and his significant other, Kari Maffiola of age of 77 years. Nathrop, Colo., Daniel Krueger and his fiancée, Stacey Blessed be her memory. Kritzeck of Hutchinson; several grandchildren and Marie is survived by her husband, David May of great-grandchildren; brothers, Darwin Krueger and his Hutchinson, sons, Edmund May of Hutchinson, Jacob wife, Evangeline of Plymouth, Kenneth Krueger and May and his wife, Christy of Saint Michael, Aaron his wife, Marlene of Mankato, Harlan Krueger and his May and his wife, Heather of Waunakee, Wis.; wife, Barb of Arlington, Ronald Krueger and his wife, grandchildren, Alec May, Faith May, Conner May, Pamela of Arlington; sisters, Elvera Timm of Harrison May, Matthew May, Loyola May, William Kewaunee, Wis., Leona Thomas and her husband, May; sisters, Jill Lovald of Fairhaven, Sara Smutka Lowell of Clinton, Mo., Marlys Mayfield of Apple and her husband, Jack of Englewood, Colo.; brothersin- law, Ted May of Delano, Harry May and his wife, Valley, sisters-in-law, LaRane Krueger of Glencoe, Esther Levanduski of Rogers, Anita Worm and her Patty of Big Lake, Patrick May and his wife, Joy of husband, Dave of Jordan, Joyce May of New Prague; Hutchinson; sister-in-law, June Callier of Rochester; brothers-in-law, Lowell Hiles and his wife, Laurie of many other relatives and friends. Belle Plaine, Lawrence Hiles and his wife, Karen of Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Branson, Mo.; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. and Neawana Hammer; brother-in-law, Robert Callier; aunt, Jeri Helmbrecht-Wichman. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Ernst and The family invites everyone to the luncheon at the Malinda Krueger; first wife, Christine Krueger and her church immediately following the committal service. daughter, Catherine Hayden; brothers, Virgil (Arlys) Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Krueger, Orville Krueger; sister, Mayonna Krueger; Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available father- and mother-in-law, Douglas and Isabella Clark; at www.hantge.com. father-and mother-in-law, Marvin and Naomi Hiles;