Ashton Earl Krueger, 30, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on June 05, 2026. He was a beloved brother, son, airman, and friend. His presence will be deeply missed.
Ashton was born in Temple, Texas, on December 16, 1995, to Christopher and Delia Krueger. He graduated from San Saba High School in 2014. He then attended Texas State University and joined the US Air Force in 2018, where he served as a crew chief for the F-16 fighter jets. Ashton was discharged under honorable conditions in 2023.
As an avid music lover, Ashton loved attending concerts and music festivals and was a vinyl record enthusiast. Whether he was trying a new recipe or an old favorite, cooking was one of the ways he showed his love and passion for others. He was kind and always made time for his loved ones.
Ashton is survived by his mother, Delia Krueger of San Saba, Texas; his father, Chris Krueger and his wife and bonus mom, Vieney Krueger of Mansfield, Texas; his two sisters: Emily Krueger of San Saba, Texas, and Madison Krueger of New Braunfels, Texas; and his two brothers: Aaron Krueger of San Diego, California, and Timothy Krueger of Mansfield, Texas; his two step-siblings, Devin Sloan and Destiny Farris; his two nieces, Emerson Gage and Ripley Ramirez; and his grandmother, Nancy Van Etten of Columbus, Georgia.
Ashton is preceded in death by his grandparents, Adolfo and Teckla Flores; and Ray Earl Krueger, and several uncles.
“You have to carry the fire.” “How grateful I was, then to be part of the mystery, to love and to be loved Let’s just hope that is enough.”
A visitation was held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6:008:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. A celebration of life for Ashton was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba.
Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba.