Obituary: Patricia Krueger

Patricia Krueger

New Rockford, N.D.

Patricia "Pat" Loretta Krueger, 90, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away Jan. 20, 2022, in her home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke, Adrianna Klocke and Taryn Wallace. Pallbearers were Shane Wallace, Jerry Theis, Patrick Lies, Joseph Lies, Dalton Weber, Tyler Krueger, Kevin Johnson and Joseph McNett. Honorary bearers were all of Pat's Junior League Bowlers and all of Pat's "Board Meeting Members."

Patricia Loretta Lies was born April 15, 1931, in New Rockford, N.D., to Hubert Anton Sr. and Mary (Seiler) Lies, the second child of eleven children. She grew up on the farm southeast of New Rockford. She attended eight years of school at Superior #3, and four years at St. James. After graduating at the age of 16, she moved to Fargo to work for DeLendrecie's during the day. She started out in the make-up department before being moved to billing. During this time, she worked at The Fargo Theater at night. In 1951, she decided to move out to California, to work for Douglas Aircraft during the day, and Wilshire Theater at night. She stayed in California until 1955, when her father passed away. Upon moving back, she managed the drive-in movie theater. She worked as Deputy Register of Deeds under Albert Zimmerman until taking a position at the lawyer's office, along with numerous other jobs.

On Dec. 3, 1965, Pat married LeRoy Krueger at St. John's Church in New Rockford. They made their home in New Rockford along with daughter Mary Jo. Together they owned and operated Wonder Lanes Café until 1975, when they closed the café down but kept the bowling alley going until COVID hit.

Pat is survived by her husband, LeRoy; daughter Mary Jo (Clark) Wallace; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six sisters, Ramona Klocke, Shirley (John) Mayer, JoAnn (Barry) McNett, Judy Bartlett, Veronica Lively, and Susan Vanderhyde; one brother, Robert (Marjorie) Lies; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Lies; two brother-in-laws, Ronnie (Dorothy) Krueger, and Vern Krueger; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers; Jack Lies, Hubert "Bud" Lies, and Mayo Lies.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford, N.D.