Hutchinson. Funeral Service was held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment George J. Prieve, 87, of in Oakland Cemetery in Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, passed away Clergy Officiating: Pastor on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home in Acoma Paulus Pilgrim; Organist: To w n s h i p . Mass o f Austin Willhite; Christian Burial was held Congregational Hymns: “Beautiful Savior”, “Blessed Monday, May 20, 2024, at Assurance”, “Amazing Grace”, “Precious Lord, Take 11 a.m. at St. Anastasia My Hand”; Casket Bearers: Brian Levanduski, Mark Catholic Church in Hiles, Scott Krueger, Steve Rodewald, Jon Hiles, Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.

Shawn Mayfield; Military Honors: Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad Clergy Officiating: Father Raymond Eugene Krueger was born on December Paul Wolf; Readers: 18, 1943, in Gaylord. He was the son of Ernst and Malinda (Hafermann) Krueger. Ray was baptized as an Merlin and Diane Oddan; Gift Bearers: Melissa Hammer, infant at his home by Pastor Bratke from St. Paul’s Carter Hammer, Olivia Hammer, Nicole Prieve, Lutheran Church in Arlington and later confirmed in Forest Prieve; Pianist: Bonnie Westmiller; Song his faith as a youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Leader: Lucy Newcomb; Music Selections: “Here I Arlington. He received his education in Arlington-Am, Lord”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Peace Is Flowing Green Isle and was a graduate of Arlington-Green Isle Like A River”, “Amazing Grace”, “Song Of Farewell”, High School class of 1961.

“Be Not Afraid”; Casket Bearers: Melissa Ray entered active military service in the United Hammer, Michael Johnson, Daniel Prieve, Nicole Prieve, Janaye Prieve, Tyler Prieve, Tarah Prieve, Megan Martin, Hayden Hemingway States Air Force on November 23, 1964, in Minneapolis and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on July 15, 1969, at George James Prieve Jr. was born on December 17, Hill Air Force Base in Utah and achieved the rank of 1936, in Hutchinson. He grew up on the family farm in Staff Sergeant.

Acoma Township and was the son of George Sr. and Ray was united in marriage to Christine Ann Briggs.

Marie (Keehn) Prieve. George was baptized as an This marriage was blessed with two children, Glynis infant and confirmed in his faith as a youth on July 15, and Steven. Christine passed away in June of 1969.

1948, both at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Ray married Lucille Hiles on March 20, 1971, at Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. This marriage was and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1954.

blessed with two additional children, Theresa and Daniel. Ray and Lucille resided in Glencoe and later On May 16, 1956, George was united in marriage to moved to Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of Millicent “Millie” Haggenmiller at St. Columban marriage. Catholic Church in Greenleaf Township. This marriage Ray was employed as a machine operator for 3M. was blessed with four children, Susan, James, Thomas, He retired on January 1, 2005. Ray was a member of and David. George and Millie made their home on the Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was also a family farm in Acoma Township. They shared 65 years member of the Hutchinson VFW Post #906 and of marriage until Millie passed away on November 16, 2021. American Legion Post #96. Ray enjoyed volunteering at church functions, doing George had employment at 3M for approximately yard work, fishing, and traveling. He also enjoyed 30 years before retiring in 1993. His lifelong love was working on the dairy farm with his brother, Ron, and farming on the family farm in Acoma Township. nephew, Scott. Ray treasured time on the farm and at George was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic the cabin of his lifelong friend, Jim. He cherished Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus and TPA. spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. George enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, lawn Blessed be his memory. mowing, and most importantly, farming. He especially Ray is survived by his wife, Lucille Krueger of enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Hutchinson; children, Glynis Vacek and her husband, Blessed be his memory. Robert of Hutchinson, Theresa Frericks and her significant other, Greg Whitcomb of Atwater, Steve George is survived by his children, Susan Johnson Krueger and his significant other, Kari Maffiola of and her husband, Jeffery, of St. Cloud, James Prieve Nathrop, Colo., Daniel Krueger and his fiancée, Stacey and his wife, Sandra, of Hutchinson, Thomas Prieve Kritzeck of Hutchinson; several grandchildren and and his wife, Connie, of Darwin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brothers, Darwin Krueger and his Melissa Hammer, Michael Johnson, Daniel Prieve, wife, Evangeline of Plymouth, Kenneth Krueger and Nicole (Tarah) Prieve, Janaye (Hayden) Prieve, Tyler his wife, Marlene of Mankato, Harlan Krueger and his (Megan) Prieve; great-grandchildren, Carter Hammer, wife, Barb of Arlington, Ronald Krueger and his wife, Olivia Hammer, Kalvin Prieve, Isla Prieve, Hattie Pamela of Arlington; sisters, Elvera Timm of Prieve, Forest Prieve, Expected Baby Prieve; many other relatives and friends. Kewaunee, Wis., Leona Thomas and her husband, Lowell of Clinton, Mo., Marlys Mayfield of Apple George is preceded in death by his parents, George Valley, sisters-in-law, LaRane Krueger of Glencoe, Sr. and Marie Prieve; wife, Millicent “Millie” Prieve; Esther Levanduski of Rogers, Anita Worm and her son, David Prieve; siblings, Donald (Bea) Prieve, husband, Dave of Jordan, Joyce May of New Prague; Mary (Larry) Hager, Carol Prieve, Fred (Janet) Prieve, Marge (Harold) Rippe. brothers-in-law, Lowell Hiles and his wife, Laurie of Belle Plaine, Lawrence Hiles and his wife, Karen of Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Branson, Mo.; many nieces, nephews, and other Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.