Violet Christine Krueger, age 100, of Sartell, MN, and formerly of Nimrod, MN, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Country Manor in Sartell, MN.

Violet was born in Fredonia, ND in 1925 to the late Gotthilf and Olga (Tiede) Janke. Violet pursued a career as a seamstress as well as a homemaker and helping on the farm. Violet and her husband, Waldemar, moved to the Nimrod area in 1967. She was a member of the Nimrod Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting, gardening, crocheting, and playing cards. Violet will be missed by all those who knew her.

Violet is survived by her children: Gerald (Amber) Krueger, Kurt (Linda Kern) Krueger, Sharon Krueger, Rita Krueger, Nada (Kurtis) Miller; brother Hugo (Judy) Janke; grandchildren: Christina (Nels) Storm, Cassandra (Casey) Rogers, Carissa (Jon) Ebnet, and Kelsey (Anthony) Malet; as well as many step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Waldemar; infant son, Lance; siblings Erna Schmidt, Roland, Arvin, and Paul Janke; and son-in-law Kevin Grack.