Author: Gerald Krueger

I grew up on a farm near Wetonka South Dakota. Educated in Aberdeen South Dakota, College at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Coached and taught a year before entering Navy Flight Training. Was a Navy Fighter Pilot after receiving my Navy Wings for 3 years. Came out of the Navy and taught at Ipswich South Dakota, then 3 years coach and teacher in Aberdeen South Dakota. Began a pilot job in 1968 with Northwest Airlines retiring in 1995. In 2000 began writing a weekly column for the Aberdeen American News. My wife Mary Ann and I have been married for 55 years. 3 children. Cheryl a 3rd grade teacher, Merilee a University Professor at U of Missouri Rolla. And son Skip(Gerald Jr.) a producer of professional sports games for Fox Sports North. 5 grandchildren. Still own the Krueger Farm which was homesteaded by Grandfather Will Krueger in 1904. Am active in Church activities at St Mary's church in Aberdeen. Been living in the same house which we built 42 years ago. Please check out my articles at the Aberdeen News. You can also reach me by email