William Fredrick Krueger III

March 4, 1943 – October 16, 2026

William "Bill" F. Krueger, aged 83, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Gresham, Oregon. Born on March 4, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to Miriam Krueger, Bill lived a full and meaningful life defined by his faith, family, service, and passion for the outdoors and the arts.

Early Life, Education & Military Service

Bill graduated from Madison High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts in Painting from Portland State College, later pursuing endorsements in Mathematics at George Fox College. A dedicated public servant, Bill served in the Oregon National Guard as a wrecker driver. During his college years, he worked at a local gas station, Multnomah Athletic Club and his uncle's painting business. In a fun turn of events, he once won tickets to a Beatles concert through a raffle, but he missed the show due to National Guard training.

Career & Faith

For 31 years, Bill shared his artistic talents and passion for learning as a dedicated educator at Centennial High School in Gresham, teaching Graphic Arts, Pottery, Painting, and Mathematics. He also instructed painting classes at Mt. Hood Community College, impacting countless lives through his teaching.

Bill was raised at Trinity Baptist Church in Portland and was a faithful, 45-year member of Lynwood Friends Church in Portland. Over the decades, he served his church family as an usher, Sunday School teacher, seasonal decorator, and member of various Bible studies, maintenance, and service teams.

Passions & Hobbies

An avid outdoorsman, Bill loved fishing and backpacking into remote mountain lakes across Oregon, including Marion, Pansey, Strawberry, Crane Prairie, Timothy, and Lava Lake. He passed his deep love for nature on to his children, family, and friends through countless memorable wilderness adventures.

As a gifted painter, Bill created beautiful acrylic landscapes that remain cherished treasures in the homes of his loved ones. A true DIYer and skilled handyman, he meticulously maintained the family rentals. Bill frequently collaborated with his sons on home improvement projects, his contributions remain today in all son’s homes.

Bill was also a passionate classic car enthusiast. He faithfully drove a 1951 GMC truck to work for years—later purchased by his eldest son—and cherished a 1969 Chevelle shared with his wife, Penny. In retirement, he joined the Portland Studebaker Club and took great pride in restoring and showing two classic Studebakers.

Family & Legacy

Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, faithful follower of Christ, and servant leader. He exemplified determination, loyalty, thrift, and a servant's heart in everything he did.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Penny Krueger; his children Casey (Sara) Krueger, Joe (Erika) Krueger, and Matt (Haley) Krueger; and seven grandchildren: Samuel, Giana, Owen, Sayla, Caden, Russell, and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Krueger, in 2002.

Bill was an enthusiastic supporter of his children and grandchildren at their sporting events, taking immense pride in watching them compete in football,basketball, baseball, lacrosse, wrestling, and cheerleading.

Services & Memorials

Viewing: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham, Oregon.

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Lynwood Friends Church, 835 SE 162nd Ave, Portland, Oregon.

● Charitable Donations: Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Krueger Memorial Fund via this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/LJKS3DZ76VJFC

● Lynwood Friends Church, 835 SE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR.