The Lord gave us Matthew Allen Krueger on
April 24, 1989, and He took him home April 19, 2012. Matt was a charming,
loving, and inspirational human being. He touched the lives of everyone he met
through school, work, and play. Matt attended grade school at St. Paul’s in
Ixonia. He was involved in 4H for 10 years, Ixonia Victory. He attended
Watertown High School where he was a three sport athlete participating in
soccer, basketball, and tennis. He was involved with the Peer Helpers club. Matt
and Casey were named cutest couple for their graduating class in 2007. Matt did
fine in school, but his true passion was working. Directly following his 18th
birthday Matt took a job with Jerry Hepp Excavating Inc. He loved everything
about working there. He got to do it all from mechanics to concrete, digging to
driving and everything in-between. Most of all he enjoyed the camaraderie with
fellow employees and future brother-in-law Ryan Hepp. Matt soaked up everything
Ryan ever told him and he was proud. Often times Matt found himself getting
involved in volunteer efforts for the local community including the Marine
Corps League Aero Park, Watertown Elks Lodge, Post Office food drive and
Chickens for several years.
Matt’s battle with cancer started in October
of 2008. He was diagnosed with stage 4 mucinous adenocarcinoma. Matt was not
fazed by his diagnosis simply stated he had more he wanted to do yet. Matt immediately
started checking things off his list. He proposed to Casey (Hepp) Krueger the
following week October 30, 2008. Since then, Matt’s cancer has led them and
their families on a whirlwind adventure. The road was never easy, but it was
filled with some wonderful people and experiences they will never forget. Matt
went through chemotherapy, none of which seemed to slow down his cancer, or him
for that matter. Matt’s had four surgeries two of which were done by a
specialist in Washington DC. He has had a number of other procedures done to
help comfort and maintain. Through all of these horrible things, the smile
never left Matt’s face. He had a certain quality about him words cannot
describe. Anyone who crossed paths with Matt was inspired by his heart and
faith, they couldn’t help but get involved. Matt’s passions and loves were his
wife, his family and friends, his faith, and his ’99 Z28 Camaro. The camaro
brought many wonderful experiences to matt including taking it around the track
at Lowes Motor Speedway in North Carolina and being featured in the Camaro
Performers magazine.
Matt’s held on as long as he could. More life
threatening concerns came up minutes following the doctor’s appointment where
Matt and his wife Casey learned they were having a baby boy. Matt held on for
eight more days. He died in his home with his mother and wife holding his hands
and family and friends surrounding him. As his weak, decrepit body took its
last heaping breathe, they knew he found peace.
