Wayne "Hillbilly" Krueger, age 79 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:30 am on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 11 am until 1 pm at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with a graveside service with military rites immediately following at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Pastor David Krueger officiating.

Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the American Legion Post 306, retired from Honeywell, and a diehard Cubs fan.

Wayne is survived by his children, Rachael Krueger (Tamara), Sheila Krueger Goines, Brian Krueger (Kristen), and Justin Krueger (Meaghan); 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Sandra Hazel and Annie Jackson; brothers, David Krueger (Treila), John Krueger (Marsha), and Tony Krueger (Reda); many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Walter and Lois (Verbarg) Krueger; son, Carl Russell "Rusty" Krueger.

Pallbearers will be Jason Krueger, John Krueger, Tony Krueger, Jared Krueger, Mike McKee, and Jim Myrick.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com