Henry A. Kruchten

Waunakee - Henry A. Kruchten, age 86, died on Sat. Feb 19, 2011 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. He was born in the Town of Berry on Feb 17, 1925 to Joseph and Mary (Maier) Kruchten. Henry had a great love of this country. In the Army he proudly served in WWII as an M.P. he also fought in the Korean War with the Seventh Army Infantry Division. After returning from the war, he continued to be passionate about America even writing a poem about the US flag. After his service in the military, Henry was employed at MG&E for over 35 years, as a lineman. He truly enjoyed the challenge of his job, and spoke fondly of it throughout the years. In his free time, He enjoyed the outdoors, reading, traveling, hunting, spending time with his pets, and gardening. In his sixties, he and his brother, Albert, built a cabin outside of Westfield, Wisconsin. The cabin was always one of his favorite places for he and his family to spend time and hunt at. Upon retiring, he moved to Arizona, he enjoyed taking trips to Mexico and observing the native wildlife. No matter where Henry lived, he always loved watching and learning about the wildlife. He was always a dog lover and anyone who knew him, knew that if there was a dog around, there was definitely a smile on his face.

Survivors include his son Paul (Mary) of Mazomanie and a daughter Carla (Michael) Austin of Dallas, Texas. Three grandchildren; Amy Kruchten, Nicholas Austin, and Christy Austin, One brother Edwin (Betty) Kruchten and a sister Theresa Schroeder; sisters-in-law Mahala and Irene Kruchten and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives, Betty, Rose and Vera and his brothers Joseph, Roman, Albert and George (Barbara) and sisters Evelyn and Ann Stuntebeck (Henry). Funeral services will be held on Wed Feb 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St John's Catholic Church 209 South St Waunakee. Rev Lance Schneider will officiate. Friends may call at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home on Tues Feb 22, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Wed. from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place in Roselawn Cemetery in Madison. The family wishes to thank the staff at the the Waunakee Manor for the wonderful care provided to Henry.