Brenda Jo Krueger

Brenda Jo Krueger, age 60, of Connorsville, WI passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at the American Lutheran Home with hospice, after losing her battle with cancer.

She was born May 1, 1957 in Eau Claire, WI to Duaine and Gladys (Arndt) Patton and grew up in the Eau Claire and Menomonie area. Brenda attended School in Eau Claire and Glenwood City.

On July 21, 1984 Brenda married Daniel Krueger. They later divorced. Brenda had a passion for horses, she also enjoyed the races on Friday nights, reading and classic country and classic rock music.

Brenda is survived by her son Jeffery (Ashley) Patton of Marquette, IA; two brothers, T. Lyle (Judy) Skaros of Warren, IN and Duaine (Dorothy) Patton of Woodridge, VA; two sisters, Suzanne Patton of Connorsville, WI and Patricia (Adrian) Scott of Menomonie, WI; special niece Melissa Patton and special nephew Mathew Scott. She is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and special friends Mike Woodford and Katherine Schmidt and her cat Pudgy.

She was preceded in death by her parents Duaine and Gladys; a brother Robert; and an infant sister Suzy.

There will be a visitation held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Brenda’s family.