Krueger, Russell John Born on August 17, 1926 to Charles and Florence Krueger. Died July 6, 2018. Preceded in death: Florence Krueger, wife of 69 years, Kathleen Krueger, daughter, Craig Krueger, grandson, Lillian Ludwig, Adison Ludwig, great-granddaughters, Thurley King, Priscilla Hall, sisters, Kenneth Krueger, Gordon Krueger, brothers. A proud Veteran of World War Two Seagoing United States Marine in the South Pacific. Past Commander American Legion Fire & Police Post. Lifelong member of the Hamel VFW Post. Survived by daughters Barbara Ludwig, Jean Krueger, Nancy (Todd) Roeder, sons Gerald (Helene) Krueger, David (Pam) Krueger, Gregory Krueger, Matthew Krueger (Robert Crowley), 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews along with many good and loyal friends. The Best Friend Jesus Christ who saved my soul. I urge you to seek Jesus who will save your life for everlasting life with Him. A 25 year Veteran Minneapolis Police Officer, (aka FatFox) started the first Narcotic Division, and was anInspector of Police and a permanent rank of Detective Lt. in the Homicide Division for over 16 years. Honorary Homicide Detective for the LAPD 187 Club., and worked 23 years in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and the Public Defender's Office, as the Chief Investigator. Graduate of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, in Washington D.C. and several Homicide Schools in the USA. Graduate of The Traffic Institute of Northwestern University. Taught police schools for the BCA in Minnesota. Past President of the Bulldog Club of America Division Number 6. A stage four Colon Cancer survivor of 27 years, praise God. Many thanks to the doctors at HCMC. My everlasting thanks to my daughter Jean for being my caregiver and for Nancy and Barbara who was always there when I needed them and for Greg who called and saw me every day and was always near when I needed him. And all of my kids for loving me, as I loved them. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday July 10, at Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview Ln N, Plymouth, MN. Visitation Monday July 9, 4-7 PM at Rettinger Funeral Home, 425 Lake St. Long Lake. Visitation also 1 hour prior to service at church. Private family interment. Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake-Orono 952-473-6954