Eugene Francis Krueger died on August 6, 2021 in Sidney, Montana at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Gene (Montana Slim) lived in Sidney except for two years in Missoula, a year in Arizona, and two years in Bozeman while attending Universities. Following graduation, Gene taught at high schools in Rexburg, Idaho, Butte and Sidney, Montana. Moving to an outside job, he worked in oil field operations where he enjoyed opportunities to apply his training in Chemistry. Subsequently he was self-employed and enjoyed going to auctions where he added to his collection of old cars and antiques. A highlight of each year was the Threshing Bee in Crosby, ND, where he enjoyed the company of many friends who also enjoyed old cars and tractors, especially the steamers.
He loved his Weimaraner dogs, Hannibal, Hanna, Malibu, Gussie, Bubba and Lucy.
Eugene is survived by his brother, David A. Krueger (Minnie) of Fort Collins, CO, four nephews and a niece and was preceded in death by his father, Francis W. Krueger, his mother, Belle Mae Krueger, his sister, Ila Mae Jensen (Einer) and a nephew.