Jerry A. Krueger, 77, died April 19, 2009 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born April 8, 1932 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Alfred and Lena (Trauer) Krueger. He married Sue McMillan September 28, 1964 at Las Vegas, Nevada. He was in sales, including Huber Janitorial Services and Little Debbie Snacks. He also co-owned and managed Al's Drive-In. Mr. Krueger was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean War in the USS Heerman DD532. He was a resident of Great Bend most of his life. Mr. Krueger was a member of the Church of God, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111. He loved to play the steel guitar and was a member of the Pacemakers during the 1960's and 1970's. Survivors include his wife, Sue Krueger, of the home; one son, Chris Krueger and wife, Brenda, Great Bend, Kansas; one sister, Marvella Becker and husband, Elmer, Great Bend, Kansas; and three grandchildren: Rebecca Lea Krueger, Westminster, Colorado; Allen Christopher Krueger, Wichita, Kansas; and Scott Patrick Krueger, Hutchinson, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Bryant Funeral Home. The Reverend Dick Ogle will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, with the family present from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Additional visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to service time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the American Legion Riders, Post 180 or the Barton County Humane Society, in care of the funeral home.