Bob Krueger

Robert Charles Krueger (September 19, 1935 – April 30, 2022) was an American politician. He was born in New Braunfels, Texas. He was the U.S. Senator from Texas between January 1993 to June 1993, having replaced the retiring Senator Lloyd Bentsen. He lost the special election to Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Bob Krueger
Official portrait, 1993
United States Ambassador to Botswana
In office July 23, 1996 – December 6, 1999
Nominated by	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Howard Jeter
Succeeded by	John E. Lange
United States Ambassador to Burundi
In office June 29, 1994 – September 10, 1995
Nominated by	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Cynthia Shepard Perry
Succeeded by	Morris N. Hughes Jr.
United States Senator from Texas
In office January 21, 1993 – June 14, 1993
Appointed by	Ann Richards
Preceded by	Lloyd Bentsen
Succeeded by	Kay Bailey Hutchison
Railroad Commissioner of Texas
In office January 3, 1991 – January 21, 1993
Governor	Bill Clements Ann Richards
Preceded by	Kent Hance
Succeeded by	Mary Scott Nabers
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	O. C. Fisher
Succeeded by	Tom Loeffler
Personal details
Born	Robert Charles Krueger (1935-09-19)September 19, 1935 New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Died	April 30, 2022(2022-04-30) (aged 86) New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Resting place	Texas State Cemetery Austin, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Kathleen Tobin
Children	3
Education	Southern Methodist University (BA) Duke University (MA) Merton College, Oxford (MLitt, DPhil)
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Krueger was the U.S. Representative from Texas's 21st congressional district from 1975 until 1979. Krueger was an Ambassador to Burundi from 1994 until 1995 and to Botswana from 1996 until 1996. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Krueger died on April 30, 2022, at the age of 86 from congestive heart failure in New Braunfels.