Max L. Krueger (1902-1980) was a consulting petroleum geologist. After graduating from the University of Kansas in 1924, Krueger worked for Prairie Oil and Gas Company until 1926, and for Venezuela Gulf Oil Company from 1926-1929 in Venezuela and other areas of South America. From 1929 until his retirement in 1949 he was employed by West Gulf Oil Company as chief geologist and later as manager of operations. From 1949-1977 Krueger worked as a consulting geologist in Laramie, Wyoming, primarily assisting Belco Petroleum Corporation develop the Big Piney oil and gas field in Sublette County, Wyoming. Krueger was married to Aliene Winchester in 1931.
From the description of Papers, 1901-1977. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27798633
