Aberdeen Daily News Thursday, Jul 23, 1914
AUGUST W. KRUEGER PASSES AWAY
Pioneer of Brown County Dies at Hot Springs—End Came Suddenly
Word was received in Aberdeen today of the death last night at Hot Springs, S.D. of A. W. Krueger of Groton, long a prominent resident of Brown county. The death was due to cancer, from which Mr. Krueger had been a sufferer, and for which he went to Hot Springs for treatment. The treatment was apparently a success, the cancer having been removed, and Mrs. Krueger, who was with him, was so well pleased with his condition that she had returned. A sudden change for the worst must have come, and the family was surprised and grieved last night to receive a telegram telling of his demise.
August W. Krueger was a native of Germany, but came to America a mere youth and well-nigh penniless, many years ago. By his energy, industry and foresight, he acquired a fortune, and leaves large holdings of farming lands both in Brown county and in Montana.
He was an early settler at Groton, being one of the first settlers in that part of the county, and was an active and progressive citizen, taking an active part in political affairs and all questions of public interest. He was about 58 years of age, and besides the widow, leaves three sons and two daughters, Paul, Arthur and Fred Krueger, Mrs. Charles Hatch, wife of the county judge of Jerauld county, and Miss Lydia Krueger.
Paul Krueger left this morning for Hot Springs to get his father’s remains. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith