Jacob and Teresa Patt immigrated from Switzerland and Austria to Saskatchewan, Canada, where Eleanor was born to them on Dec. 10, 1931. Eleanor had four brothers: Frank, Raymond, and twin brothers Jackie and Robert Patt. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Frank, Raymond and Robert. Her brother Jackie Patt of Fruitvale, British Columbia, survives her.
Eleanor lived an interesting life! She married Melvin G. Krueger on April 4, 1951, and gave birth to four children: Karel, Kenneth, Karen and Kay. During her lifetime she was a wife and mother and also logged in the woods with her husband, became an accountant for several local oil companies, and also for a company founded by herself and her husband, Melanor Industries. They lived in Washington state, Idaho and Montana throughout those years and have lived in Helena these past 6 years.
All of her children survive her: Karel Traynor, Kenneth Krueger (Jessie) and Karen Jorgensen (Joey), all of Helena, and Kay Hebb (Jeffrey) of Maple Valley, Washington. Her surviving grandchildren are Heather Mitton, Harold Mitten (Carrie), Shane Krueger (Kara), Corrinne Krueger, Hannah Krueger, all of Helena, Airiss Jorgensen (Josh) of Spokane, Washington, Christian Jorgensen (Kristen) of Clayton, New York, Brianne Jorgensen (John) of Salem, New Hampshire, Mandy Morris of Missoula and Jada Hebb of Maple Valley. Surviving great-grandchildren include: Bradly and Brittany Mitton, Paige and Jeran Jorgensen, Evan, Leryn and Kathryn Jorgensen, Shelby Morris, Kevin and Kaytlynn Miller and Jordan Marry.
Grandchildren preceding her in death are Kenneth M. Krueger (newborn), Anthony M. Marry, 26, and Le’rin A. Jorgensen, 20.
Eleanor passed peacefully at home on June 22, 2015, in the loving presence of her husband, Melvin, and her children. A private service will be held on Friday evening, June 26, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7100 N. Montana Ave. If you would like to share any comments, special memories or photos, please visit helenafurenals.com under Eleanor Krueger.
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Heather Mitton says
My grandma was the most beautiful and kind hearted person alive. She was always there for me. I know she is in heaven without pain dancing with the Angels. I love you so much grandma and will see you again.
Christian Jorgensen says
I will always remember your butter toast, it was the best in the world! Send me all the kisses you want from heaven…….I wont wipe them off. 🙂
Your #1 man,
Love you Grandma
Chris J.
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Karen says
This one was a fun Mommie!! All the years of our childhood she came up with gifts when there was no money…..made beautiful birthday cakes with her own hands…handed out the dicipline when it was needed …..and most of all was an incredibly loving Mom and Grandmother!! There are no words to tell how much she will be missed…She headed to heaven to meet her family and friends and to take care of the grandchildren who went there before her!! She talks and walks again, of this I am sure!! All our love and thanks to our wonderful Mommie!!
Brianne Jorgensen says
I will forever miss you Grandma!
Love,
Your Salt Slinging, Slug Conqueror (Brianne)
Stan & Pat says
So sorry to hear about your Mom Karen. Our deepest sympathy to all your family. We know you were very close to her and there will be a big void in your life without her. It’s so hard to lose a parent because they’ve been there for your whole life. Take care and God bless you and know that we’re thinking of you. love Stan and Pat
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StanleyandPat Jorgensen says
So sorry to hear about your Mom Karen. We know how close you were to her and she leaves a big void in your life. Our deepest sympathy to your whole family. God bless all of you and know we are thinking of you. love Stan and Pat
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