Herman Bernard Krekeler Biography
Herman Bernard Krekeler was born March 25, 1897 at 199 Rohman Street on the corner of Shelby Street in Bromley, Kentucky. The house is gone as of 2016. Herman’s parents are Bernard John Krekeler Jr (1866-1929) and Anna Louise Gertrude Kunkemoeller Krekeler (1870-1942). Herman’s father was a harness maker and worked at a business in Ludlow, Kentucky.
Herman was the second oldest child of six children. Herman’s siblings are as follows: Bernard Henry (1895-1961), Frank Anthony (1899-1969), Louise (1902-1926), Raymond H (1905-1971) and Irene Edna (1914-2003). Herman’s closest playmates were his brothers Bernard, who was two years older and Frank who was two years younger. Not only did they have a close relationship as children, they also were closely tied as adults. As Herman’s siblings grew, he also became involved with his eight nieces and nephews.
Herman was drafted into World War I. One of the World War I documents identifying Herman is as follows: “The selected men herein described, having been inducted into military service on August 14, 1918 have this date been entrained for Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Detachment #2, at Deaf Asylum, Indianapolis, Indiana.” (Local Board for Kenton County, Covington, Kentucky) Herman was discharged December 10th, 1918.
Between his discharge from the Army and around 1923, Herman was employed as a machinist helper.
On October 25, 1922, Herman married Rose Marie Menninger (1898-1993). They had a beautiful wedding where Louise Krekeler, Herman’s sister, was Rose’s Maid of Honor and Victor Menninger, Rose’s brother, was Herman’s Best Man.
Herman and Rose had four children as follows: Rita Louise (Mitzie) (1923-2006), Claude Bernard (1928-1983), Jerome (Jerry) (1929-2010) and Paul Franklin (1932-2001). Each of their children became dedicated members of the Church, their profession and their community.
Herman was fortunate to have known many of his 20+ grandchildren. Herman was a kind and gentle man and was a favorite with all of his daughters-in-law and son-in-law. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his family.
Herman was a top-rate salesman. During the 1930’s he sold electric clocks. Soon, however, he became a Sales Manager at Sears and Roebuck Store. There he became very successful, not only with his ability for salesmanship but he was very close with many of his employees who worked for him, and they became good friends. Herman maintained many friendships that he had as a young man as well as making close friends with others in his adult life. An admirable quality.
Herman was always enthusiastic to keep their home updated and maintained. Herman and Rose lived in three or four different houses during their marriage. Before 1940, they bought a house on Ebenezer Road, Bridgetown, Hamilton County, Ohio. This is where their children grew into adulthood. They had a large backyard and plenty of room for the children to meet all of their needs and expectations.
Herman also enjoyed his automobiles, particularly, his Buick Dynaflow Special Super Roadmaster. Additionally, Herman and Rose enjoyed their vacations. They went out west a couple of times when their children were very young. After their children were in school or married, Herman and Rose continued vacationing every year to Florida. Herman loved the beach, the sun, the ocean, his wife Rose, and his family (not necessarily in that order).
It was January 20, 1968, when Herman’s loving family lost him. Herman was 70 years of age when he passed.
Written by Brenda Krekeler
Herman Bernard Krekeler was born March 25, 1897 at 199 Rohman Street on the corner of Shelby Street in Bromley, Kentucky. The house is gone as of 2016. Herman’s parents are Bernard John Krekeler Jr (1866-1929) and Anna Louise Gertrude Kunkemoeller Krekeler (1870-1942). Herman’s father was a harness maker and worked at a business in Ludlow, Kentucky.
Herman was the second oldest child of six children. Herman’s siblings are as follows: Bernard Henry (1895-1961), Frank Anthony (1899-1969), Louise (1902-1926), Raymond H (1905-1971) and Irene Edna (1914-2003). Herman’s closest playmates were his brothers Bernard, who was two years older and Frank who was two years younger. Not only did they have a close relationship as children, they also were closely tied as adults. As Herman’s siblings grew, he also became involved with his eight nieces and nephews.
Herman was drafted into World War I. One of the World War I documents identifying Herman is as follows: “The selected men herein described, having been inducted into military service on August 14, 1918 have this date been entrained for Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Detachment #2, at Deaf Asylum, Indianapolis, Indiana.” (Local Board for Kenton County, Covington, Kentucky) Herman was discharged December 10th, 1918.
Between his discharge from the Army and around 1923, Herman was employed as a machinist helper.
On October 25, 1922, Herman married Rose Marie Menninger (1898-1993). They had a beautiful wedding where Louise Krekeler, Herman’s sister, was Rose’s Maid of Honor and Victor Menninger, Rose’s brother, was Herman’s Best Man.
Herman and Rose had four children as follows: Rita Louise (Mitzie) (1923-2006), Claude Bernard (1928-1983), Jerome (Jerry) (1929-2010) and Paul Franklin (1932-2001). Each of their children became dedicated members of the Church, their profession and their community.
Herman was fortunate to have known many of his 20+ grandchildren. Herman was a kind and gentle man and was a favorite with all of his daughters-in-law and son-in-law. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his family.
Herman was a top-rate salesman. During the 1930’s he sold electric clocks. Soon, however, he became a Sales Manager at Sears and Roebuck Store. There he became very successful, not only with his ability for salesmanship but he was very close with many of his employees who worked for him, and they became good friends. Herman maintained many friendships that he had as a young man as well as making close friends with others in his adult life. An admirable quality.
Herman was always enthusiastic to keep their home updated and maintained. Herman and Rose lived in three or four different houses during their marriage. Before 1940, they bought a house on Ebenezer Road, Bridgetown, Hamilton County, Ohio. This is where their children grew into adulthood. They had a large backyard and plenty of room for the children to meet all of their needs and expectations.
Herman also enjoyed his automobiles, particularly, his Buick Dynaflow Special Super Roadmaster. Additionally, Herman and Rose enjoyed their vacations. They went out west a couple of times when their children were very young. After their children were in school or married, Herman and Rose continued vacationing every year to Florida. Herman loved the beach, the sun, the ocean, his wife Rose, and his family (not necessarily in that order).
It was January 20, 1968, when Herman’s loving family lost him. Herman was 70 years of age when he passed.
Written by Brenda Krekeler
Herman Bernard Krekeler Biography
Herman Bernard Krekeler was born March 25, 1897 at 199 Rohman Street on the corner of Shelby Street in Bromley, Kentucky. The house is gone as of 2016. Herman’s parents are Bernard John Krekeler Jr (1866-1929) and Anna Louise Gertrude Kunkemoeller Krekeler (1870-1942). Herman’s father was a harness maker and worked at a business in Ludlow, Kentucky.
Herman was the second oldest child of six children. Herman’s siblings are as follows: Bernard Henry (1895-1961), Frank Anthony (1899-1969), Louise (1902-1926), Raymond H (1905-1971) and Irene Edna (1914-2003). Herman’s closest playmates were his brothers Bernard, who was two years older and Frank who was two years younger. Not only did they have a close relationship as children, they also were closely tied as adults. As Herman’s siblings grew, he also became involved with his eight nieces and nephews.
Herman was drafted into World War I. One of the World War I documents identifying Herman is as follows: “The selected men herein described, having been inducted into military service on August 14, 1918 have this date been entrained for Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Detachment #2, at Deaf Asylum, Indianapolis, Indiana.” (Local Board for Kenton County, Covington, Kentucky) Herman was discharged December 10th, 1918.
Between his discharge from the Army and around 1923, Herman was employed as a machinist helper.
On October 25, 1922, Herman married Rose Marie Menninger (1898-1993). They had a beautiful wedding where Louise Krekeler, Herman’s sister, was Rose’s Maid of Honor and Victor Menninger, Rose’s brother, was Herman’s Best Man.
Herman and Rose had four children as follows: Rita Louise (Mitzie) (1923-2006), Claude Bernard (1928-1983), Jerome (Jerry) (1929-2010) and Paul Franklin (1932-2001). Each of their children became dedicated members of the Church, their profession and their community.
Herman was fortunate to have known many of his 20+ grandchildren. Herman was a kind and gentle man and was a favorite with all of his daughters-in-law and son-in-law. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his family.
Herman was a top-rate salesman. During the 1930’s he sold electric clocks. Soon, however, he became a Sales Manager at Sears and Roebuck Store. There he became very successful, not only with his ability for salesmanship but he was very close with many of his employees who worked for him, and they became good friends. Herman maintained many friendships that he had as a young man as well as making close friends with others in his adult life. An admirable quality.
Herman was always enthusiastic to keep their home updated and maintained. Herman and Rose lived in three or four different houses during their marriage. Before 1940, they bought a house on Ebenezer Road, Bridgetown, Hamilton County, Ohio. This is where their children grew into adulthood. They had a large backyard and plenty of room for the children to meet all of their needs and expectations.
Herman also enjoyed his automobiles, particularly, his Buick Dynaflow Special Super Roadmaster. Additionally, Herman and Rose enjoyed their vacations. They went out west a couple of times when their children were very young. After their children were in school or married, Herman and Rose continued vacationing every year to Florida. Herman loved the beach, the sun, the ocean, his wife Rose, and his family (not necessarily in that order).
It was January 20, 1968, when Herman’s loving family lost him. Herman was 70 years of age when he passed.
Written by Brenda Krekeler
Herman Bernard Krekeler was born March 25, 1897 at 199 Rohman Street on the corner of Shelby Street in Bromley, Kentucky. The house is gone as of 2016. Herman’s parents are Bernard John Krekeler Jr (1866-1929) and Anna Louise Gertrude Kunkemoeller Krekeler (1870-1942). Herman’s father was a harness maker and worked at a business in Ludlow, Kentucky.
Herman was the second oldest child of six children. Herman’s siblings are as follows: Bernard Henry (1895-1961), Frank Anthony (1899-1969), Louise (1902-1926), Raymond H (1905-1971) and Irene Edna (1914-2003). Herman’s closest playmates were his brothers Bernard, who was two years older and Frank who was two years younger. Not only did they have a close relationship as children, they also were closely tied as adults. As Herman’s siblings grew, he also became involved with his eight nieces and nephews.
Herman was drafted into World War I. One of the World War I documents identifying Herman is as follows: “The selected men herein described, having been inducted into military service on August 14, 1918 have this date been entrained for Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Detachment #2, at Deaf Asylum, Indianapolis, Indiana.” (Local Board for Kenton County, Covington, Kentucky) Herman was discharged December 10th, 1918.
Between his discharge from the Army and around 1923, Herman was employed as a machinist helper.
On October 25, 1922, Herman married Rose Marie Menninger (1898-1993). They had a beautiful wedding where Louise Krekeler, Herman’s sister, was Rose’s Maid of Honor and Victor Menninger, Rose’s brother, was Herman’s Best Man.
Herman and Rose had four children as follows: Rita Louise (Mitzie) (1923-2006), Claude Bernard (1928-1983), Jerome (Jerry) (1929-2010) and Paul Franklin (1932-2001). Each of their children became dedicated members of the Church, their profession and their community.
Herman was fortunate to have known many of his 20+ grandchildren. Herman was a kind and gentle man and was a favorite with all of his daughters-in-law and son-in-law. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his family.
Herman was a top-rate salesman. During the 1930’s he sold electric clocks. Soon, however, he became a Sales Manager at Sears and Roebuck Store. There he became very successful, not only with his ability for salesmanship but he was very close with many of his employees who worked for him, and they became good friends. Herman maintained many friendships that he had as a young man as well as making close friends with others in his adult life. An admirable quality.
Herman was always enthusiastic to keep their home updated and maintained. Herman and Rose lived in three or four different houses during their marriage. Before 1940, they bought a house on Ebenezer Road, Bridgetown, Hamilton County, Ohio. This is where their children grew into adulthood. They had a large backyard and plenty of room for the children to meet all of their needs and expectations.
Herman also enjoyed his automobiles, particularly, his Buick Dynaflow Special Super Roadmaster. Additionally, Herman and Rose enjoyed their vacations. They went out west a couple of times when their children were very young. After their children were in school or married, Herman and Rose continued vacationing every year to Florida. Herman loved the beach, the sun, the ocean, his wife Rose, and his family (not necessarily in that order).
It was January 20, 1968, when Herman’s loving family lost him. Herman was 70 years of age when he passed.
Written by Brenda Krekeler
