Krebill, Christopher

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1930, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Age: 2; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1966, R: Route, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.

Notes:

Dwight Hubert Krebill, 86, of Sunnybrook in Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Born March 14, 1928 in Primrose, Iowa the son of Otto C. and Abigail (Schowalter) Krebill. On June 1, 1947 he married Mildred Edith Fett in Donnellson, Iowa. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2000.

Survivors include two daughters Debra Werning of Montezuma, Iowa and Carol Sturgeon of Spring, Texas, one son Craig (Susan) Krebill of Donnellson, Iowa. Nine grandchildren Kelli (Chris) Lechnir, Darin (Yan) Krebill, Theresa (Jon) Hohertz, Eric Werning, Becky (Tim) Heisdorffer, Abigail Sturgeon, Elizabeth Sturgeon, Christopher Krebill and Cassie Krebill. Eight great-grandchildren Olivia, Daniel, Kaylee, Courtney, Kara, Carter, Reese and Teagan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, son Douglas, two sons-in-law, two brothers and one sister.

Dwight was a graduate of Donnellson High School. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 4-H Leader, he was a director for Southeast Iowa Access Energy and Northeast Missouri Power Access Energy. He served on the Lee County Fair Board. He was a member of the Iowa Jersey Dairy Association, Iowa Soybean Association and Farm Bureau. Dwight enjoyed bowling, playing cards (especially euchre), fishing, visiting with friends over a cup of coffee and above all else spending time with his family was his greatest love on earth.

Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Donnellson where the family will meet with friends from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. that evening.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Donnellson with Pastor Dean Moberg officiating. Burial will be at the Evangelical Cemetery in Donnellson.
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Miller crowned Lee County fair Queen; Krebill honored for 42 years of volunteer service

Nick Mueller/Daily Democrat Intern

A new queen took the throne in the grandstand at the Lee County Fair Thursday night.

Melissa Miller, a Wever resident and 2001 graduate of Fort Madison High School, was crowned in front of a large crowd in between sessions of the Bill Riley Talent Show. Tara Wellman, the reigning Lee County Fair Queen, presented Miller with the crown.

Miller shared the honors Thursday night with the first and second runners-up, who were, respectively, Wendy Walljasper and Jessica Krogmeier. Bridget Dunlay was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow candidates.

Before Miller was crowned queen, a member of the Lee County Fair board was honored in the grandstands; but it was not just any member. After 42 years of service to the Lee County Community, and everyone who enjoys the Lee County Fair year in and year out, Dwight Krebill was given his due this Thursday night during the Grandstand events. The Lee County Fair Board, who feels wholeheartedly indebted to Krebill for all of his services over these past 42 years, presented the board veteran with a gold watch.

Though a gold watch is certainly nothing to scoff at, the gift that the board really wanted to give to Krebill was not really a material one, but one of recognition, and a public outpouring of appreciation. When someone serves on the board of something like the Lee County Fair, the decisions and contributions that they make are enjoyed and felt by hundreds of
people, literally everyone attending the fair, in some cases.

That is what Thursday evening's ceremony was all about. Krebill has seen the Lee County Fair through the thick and the thin, along each and every step of the way, since 1958. That's no small achievement, and the board, along with the entire community as a whole, showed its thanks this Thursday night.

Brenda Mohrfeld, current member of the Lee County Fair board, sang Krebill's praises at Thursday's ceremonies. "We just can't thank Dwight enough, because not only was he always pitching in, but he was also our resident historian. We can always go to him for wisdom. We just wanted, along with the public, to acknowledge just how hard he has worked and how
selflessly he's contributed over all these years.

Recently, Krebill has taken the time to both honor his loved ones, and to help out the area, as memorials for his relatives are being used for different reasons. One, for his wife Mildred, was designated for the Art Hall. Given that, the money was used to landscape all around the building. This project is still in progress. In addition, Krebill set up a scholarship in the memory of his son, Doug, which goes to benefit area ag students.

In addition to all of the hoopla surrounding the crowning of Miller as queen and the honoring of Krebill, spectators were also presented with all sorts of amazingly fantabulous abilities, during the Bill Riley Talent Show. Acts of all sorts were presented, from tap-style dancing, to solo singing. The show was divided into two categories, one for "sprouts" or
youngsters, and a senior division. All of the acts performed were terrifitastic.


Birth:
near Donnellson

Buried:
Evangelical Cemetery

Died:
Fort Madison Community Hospital

Dwight married Fett, Mildred Edith on 1 Jun 1947 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. Mildred (daughter of Fett, Otto Henry Sr. and Meinhardt, Bertha Edith) was born on 30 Jun 1928 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; died on 27 Oct 2000 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA; was buried on 31 Oct 2000 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1930, Van Buren, Lee, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Evangelical Cemetery

Died:
University Hospitals

Notes:

Stanley Randolph - The Burlington Hawkeye

Stanley L. Randolph, 80, formerly of Bonaparte, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Columbus Junction Nursing Home.

Born March 11, 1929, near Bonaparte, he was the son of Jake and Mary Randolph. On May 25, 1950, he married Tracy Johnson.

Mr. Randolph taught for the Army at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., before retiring. He had been an electrical engineer in the Air Force, then returned to farming near the Bonaparte and Bentonsport area in the 1950s. He also worked for the Department of Defense at the Army ammunition plant in Middletown.

Survivors include his wife of Fort Madison; five children, David Randolph of Bonaparte, Rosemary Randolph of Mount Vernon, John Randolph of Chapel Hill, Tenn., Jim Randolph of Des Moines and Susan Krebill of Donnellson; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Randolph of Bonaparte.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two grandchildren.

His ashes will be put to rest at the Keokuk National Cemetery.


Died:
Columbus Junction Nursing Home

Stanley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Grandma #: 1104387
• Residence: Lee County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1895, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1920, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Age: 44; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1935, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1940, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1942, Donnellson, Iowa, USA; Relation to Head: Head

Notes:

PROMINENT FARMER OF DONNELLSON, IOWA CALLED AWAY IN DEATH.

Donnellson, Iowa. -- Funeral services for Otto C. Krebill, 72, prominent retired farmer here, were held March 7 at the Zion Mennonite Church. Rev. Harold Thiessen, the pastor, officiated.

A lifelong resident of this community, Mr. Krebill had served for many years on the Warren School board, was a charter member and past president of the Farm Bureau, and more recently was active in the Soil Conservation Service.
He was also active in the local church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and member of the church board.

Otto C. Krebill, 72, of Donnellson, Iowa died in Graham Hospital at Keokuk on March 5, 1958, after having been in failing health for a year and seriously ill for two weeks.

Born Nov. 16, 1885, north of Donnellson, he had spent his entire life in Lee county and was a retired farmer. On Feb. 11, 1914, he was married to Abbie Marie Schowalter at her home near Donnellson. She died Jan. 25, 1957. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, a teacher in its Sunday school for years, former chairman of the church board and past member of the Lee county fair board. He was also a charter member of the Farm Bureau and a past president, had served many years on the Warren school board and more recently on the Soil Conservation Service.

Surviving are three sons: Marvin of Grand Rapids, Mich., Homer and Dwight of Donnellson; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Hervey of Keosauqua; four brothers. Elmer of Billings, Mont., Wm. F. of Davenport, A. D. and E. J. both of Donnellson; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Neff of Oak Lawn, Ill., Mrs. A. B. Lowenberg and Emma Krebill of Donnellson; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. One sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Millers' Home for Funerals at 1:30 and in the Mennonite church at 2:00 with Rev. Harold Thiessen officiating.

Mrs. James Slaughter and Mrs. Ernest Krehbiel sang, accompanied by Miss Iris Lowenberg. Interment was in the Mennonite cemetery.

(MWR 20 Mar 1958 p. 1; 3 Apr 1958 p. 8; Who's Who among the Mennonites, 1943)

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Info from Roger Hervey: Abigail was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her 50's and was in a wheel chair by age 54. Her husband, Otto, was her cargiver for the rest of her life. Her son, Dwight, and his wife Mildred moved into the family farm after they wer married in 1947. Otto and Abigail moved into Donnellson at that time. Otto had cancer, possibly resulting from trauma from his truck being rear-ended.

Birth:
near Donnellson

Buried:
Zion Mennonite Cemetary

Died:
Graham Hospital

Otto married Schowalter, Abigail Marie on 11 Feb 1914 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. Abigail (daughter of Schowalter, Edward Henry and Koehn, Elise) was born on 27 Mar 1890 in Halstead, Harvey, Kansas, USA; died on 25 Jan 1957 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Grandma #: 1104386
• Residence: 1900, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1930, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1935, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1940, Harrison Twp., Lee, Iowa, USA; Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Info from Roger Hervey: Abigail was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her 50's and was in a wheel chair by age 54. Her husband, Otto, was her cargiver for the rest of her life. Her son, Dwight, and his wife Mildred moved into the family farm after they wer married in 1947. Otto and Abigail moved into Donnellson at that time. Otto had cancer, possibly resulting from trauma from his truck being rear-ended.

Birth:
near Halstead

Buried:
Mennonite Cemetery

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Otto married Meinhardt, Bertha Edith on 11 Jun 1924. Bertha (daughter of Meinhardt, George and Meinhardt, Bertha L) was born on 2 Jan 1898 in Iowa; died on 25 Mar 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Van Buren, Lee, Iowa, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter