Everett Ray Krueger

 Everett Ray Krueger, 81 of Savoy, passed away at 2:47 a.m. Thursday January 14, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  He was born August 30, 1939 in Sidney, the son of Rudolph “Jake” and Goldie Mae (Poll) Krueger.  He is survived by his wife, Annette Krueger, sons, Michael Krueger (Jill) of Urbana, Scott Krueger (Becky) of Urbana, Keith “Andy” Perry of Champaign, grandchildren, Jacob Krueger, Joshua Krueger, Jordan Krueger (Hannah), Jensen Krueger, Ryan Perry, sisters, Marilyn Cannon of Champaign, Marlene Breen of Tolono, a brother, Ervin Krueger of Heston, KY and his dog, Benjamin.  He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Marcella Fulton and Carol Happ.

Everett graduated from Urbana High School in 1957.  He was a police officer for the University of Illinois then later retired as a police officer with Urbana Police Department. While on UPD, Everett was a senior investigator for years.  He trained an entire generation of detectives and was much respected.  He also was an expert marksman. He then started with the State of Illinois Department of Corrections as a parole agent.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana, Fraternal Order of Police, Elks Club, Moose Lodge and the U of I Syndicate Club. He enjoyed golf, coached little league baseball and formed the basketball games between "The Pigs Verses the Freaks".  He enjoyed taking his sons pheasant hunting and often times, his sons would empty their guns but Everett would take one shot and "game over".

 Visitation will be Saturday, January 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana with graveside services following at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo. Rev. Fr. Fredi will officiate.  Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Illinois Golf Junior League.  Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

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