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Harold Krogmanof White River, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 28, 2015
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Harold was a life long resident of Mellette County. He was born on the family homestead ten miles north of White River on March 14, 1919 to Frank and Agnes “Macke” Krogman. He was the youngest of fifteen children.
Harold was taken out of the house by his father at the age of nine and told, “I don’t want to see you hanging around here anymore” – and so began the years of herding sheep. He attended school through the 8th grade. When asked why he didn’t attend high school, he replied “My dad told me he needed me to stay home and work.”
Harold was drafted into the United States Army in 1941 four months prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He went to Ft. Hancock New Jersey then to Ft. Monmouth where he was trained to do hand key Morse Code. He returned to Ft. Hancock as a Morse Code operator. He was discharged from the Army December 5th, 1945 while stationed in San Diego California and hitchhiked his way home to White River.
Harold’s first year out of the Army was spent working for his brother Louie on the Webb place. Harold met Bessie Petr at the Pallmaters farm sale in 1946, and they were married December 1st 1947 in Winner SD. They spent the first year living on the Louie Krogman ranch then returned to Bessie’s family homestead. Four children were born to this union: Harold Jr., Ed, Ben, and Kristi.
Harold enjoyed fishing at home but his love of fishing also took him to the Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the far reaches of northern Canada. In years past, he spent days horseback tracking bobcats, hunting coyotes or trailing coon with greyhounds or coon dogs at his side. Then came the dog box in the Ford pickup loaded with greyhounds off for a day of coyote hunting. As a youngster, he was well known for flushing out skunks and smelling like one! Harold was an avid rattlesnake trapper. He trapped hundreds, selling them to Reptile Gardens. He was Frontier Days rodeo chairman for 35 years.
Harold was a World War II veteran who always kept up on the news around the world. He was forever concerned about our country, the troops overseas, and the economy. He was a member of the American Legion for 71 years. For all those who knew him, or came in contact with him, we know he was an elaborate storyteller who loved to share.
Grandpa Harold’s love for his entire family and his ranch life was exemplified everyday of his life. His favorite times were those with all of his family gathered around. Harold lived a full life of always planning, always positive, and always persistent. When asked about his life, he replied “I have no complaints, I’ve had a good life.”
Harold is survived by son Harold Jr. (Gail) Krogman of Mission, son Ed (Susan) Krogman of White River, son Ben (Wanda) Krogman of White River, daughter Kristi (Levi) Newbold of White River, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one sister Louise Paulson of Shelton Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie, parents Frank and Agnes Krogman, brothers: John, Clem, Frank, Clarence, Louie, Bill, and Lawrence Krogman, sisters: Clara Adams, Lizzie Rassmussen, Pauline Stromer, Mary Walker, Kate Peterson, and Annie Krogman.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, January 2, 2016
11:00 a.m. CST
Community Events Center
White River, South Dakota
OFFICIATING
Pastor Keith Moody
INTERMENT
White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, January 2, 2016 - 11:00 a.m.
Community Events Center
White River, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Keith Moody
MUSIC
Dad’s Special Song -
“I Overlooked An Orchid”
Cliff Krogman and Boys
USHERS
Arnie Hill - Donnie Keever
Bob Bouman - Frank Keever - Casey Krogman
PALLBEARERS
Derrick Krogman - Cody Newbold - Kyler Krogman
Ty Newbold - Josh Krogman - Kolby Krogman
Dustin Krogman - Will Newbold - Justin Krogman
INTERMENT
White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota
MEMORIALS
Mellette County Veterans Memorial
Mellette County Historical Society
SPECIAL THANKS
Mary Brandis and the Coffee Gang at Dollar Daze