Joy M. Krueger, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at her residence.
Joy was born on May 31, 1956 in Kewaunee County to the late Vernon and Bertha (Kudick) Smith. She graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class of 1974. In 1977, Joy married Rick Roubal which produced two sons, Frank and Fred Roubal. Joy and Rick remained friends throughout the years. In 1989, Joy married Kevin Krueger, her life partner. They enjoyed spending time together doing the famer’s market, bee keeping, and gardening. Joy loved many things in life, but her greatest joy was her two sons. She had a passion for gardening and loved being able to meet new people who came to her home for vegetables and honey. Joy’s most recent adventures took her to Zander Park, where both her and Kevin took their dog, Champ. She met many new friends (both furry and human) at this park. Joy also loved being able to feed the country farm cats along with the many birds that came to her property.
Survivors include Joy’s husband of 33 years, Kevin; two sons, Frank (Teresa) Roubal and Fred (Jodi) Roubal; two grandsons, Luke Daus and Chase Daus; six siblings, John (Diane) Smith, Jeff (Peggy) Smith, Jody (Jennie) Smith, Jim (Shawn) Smith, Jenny Lasee, and Jessie (Dan) Berger; furry and feathered companions, Champ and Bubba; also many nieces, nephews, brother-in-law and sisters-in law, other family members and friends. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Bertha Smith; infant sister, Julie Smith; and brother, Jerry Smith.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2426 North Rapids Road, Manitowoc with Rev. David Laabs officiating. Cremation will take place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The visitation will continue on Friday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at Noon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Joy’s name that will be used to benefit organizations that were important to her.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
