Bergthold, Marvin Charles

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Lee County, Iowa, USA

Simon married Trump, Ellen. Ellen (daughter of Trump, Peter E and Crolick, Mary) was born in 1894 in Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Lee County, Iowa, USA

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• Residence: 1966, Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Birth:
near Donnellson

Buried:
Mennonite Cemetary

Edwin married Schlicher, Magdalena on 1 Mar 1905 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. Magdalena (daughter of Schlicher, John and Miller, Mary) was born on 31 Jan 1882 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA; died in 1967; was buried in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
near Peoria

Buried:
Mennonite Cemetary

Notes:

Married:
near Donnellson

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• Residence: 1925

Peter married Crolick, Mary. Mary was born in 1860 in Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1925

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• Residence: 1895, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

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Portrait and Biographical Album of Lee County, Iowa
Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1887
Page 177
F.H. Krebill, a highly esteemed farmer of Franklin Township, is the possessor of a comfortable homestead located on section 20. His property consists of eighty acres of good farming land, and he occupies a comfortable farm dwelling, and has a good barn and all the necessary outhouses. He has been a resident of the Hawkeye State since 1857, and has established for himself a reputation as an honest man and a good citizen.

Mr. Krebill was born in Ashland County, Ohio, Feb 1, 1849. His father, Jacob Krebill, was a farmer, of German ancestry and parentage, and came to the United States with his parents when a lad of twelve years old. They located in Ashland County, Ohio, where their son, Jacob, after attaining to years of manhood, was married to Miss Eliza A. Strickland, a native of the Buckeye State. After the birth of four children, Jacob Krebill came with his family to Lee County, and located in Franklin Township, upon the site of their present home. The father afterward changed his location, going into another part of the township, and is still living, at the age of sixty-four years, with his wife, who is sixty years old.

The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until he became of age. He was married in this township to Miss Elizabeth Rings, who was born and reared in Franklin Township, the date of her birth being Feb 10, 1852. She died at the home of her husband on the 29th of August, 1882, and had become the mother of six children, three of whom are deceased; the living are Albert, Edwin and Clara, who are at home with their father. the second marriage of Mr. Krebill occurred in this township, Aug 30, 1883, when he was wedded to Miss Elizabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. The present Mrs. K. was also born and reared in Franklin Township, and is the mother of two children - Charlotte and Otto.

Mr. K. has been prominent in his township since coming here, his habits of industry and strictly honorable dealings securing for him at once the confidence of his fellow townsmen. He has held the various offices in this locality, and has been Township Trustee for two terms. He was also Township Clerk for the same length of time. In politics he is a conscientious Democrat, and uniformly votes in support of the principles of that party. the family are connected with the Mennonite Church, and Mr. K. has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school for many years.

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From the Mennonite Weekly:
28 Nov 1928 p. 4

ONE OF OUR FIRST CORRESPONDENTS PASSES AWAY

Donnellson, Iowa,
Nov. 19, 1928
Mennonite Weekly Review,
Newton, Kansas.

Dear Folks:

I am enclosing a clipping from our local paper giving an account of the death of Father.

I intended to notify you sooner but have neglected it until today. He has been your Correspondent from Donnellson, Iowa for a number of years. Will appreciate it if you will mention in your paper next issue any part or all of the Obituary.

Very truly yours,
A. D. Krebill.

(The Editor of the paper suggests that it would be fine for the above writer to consider that the mantle of his father has fallen
upon him and we expect to enroll him as one of our regular correspondents.)

F. H. Krebill
Frederick H. Krebill was born February 1, 1849, in Ashland county, Ohio, where he spent his childhood days. At the age of eight years he came with hi parents to Lee county, Iowa, where they settled on a farm 2 miles northwest of Donnellson.

At the age of 14, he was baptized and confirmed and taken in as a member of the Mennonite church, to which he remained faithful and active member until death.

He remained on the farm with his parents until he was 21. In the year 1871 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Rings, and established their home on a farm about mile west of Dover where they lived for a number of years. Their next home was on a farm west on Franklin where his brother Joseph now lives.

In the year 1882, after a lingering illness, his helpmate was called to her heavenly reward. Of their six children, three preceded their mother in death. Mr. Krebill, then was left with three small children, two sons and a daughter, to mourn the loss of a beloved wife and mother. Clara, the daughter, passed away in 1897 at the age of 16 years.

In 1883 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. This union was blessed with seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Soon after their marriage they moved to the old home place northwest of Donnellson where they made their home until Mr. Krebill retired from active farm work. In 1916 they moved to Donnellson where he spent the remainder of his days, passing out of this life on Wednesday morning, October 31, 1928, at 9:30 o'clock, at the age of 78 years and 9 months.

Surviving Mr. Krebill are his faithful wife and children, Albert D., Edwin J., Mrs. Lottie Lowenberg, Otto C., Emma L., and Mrs. Lizzie M. Neff all of Donnellson; also Elmer of Rothiemay, Mont., and Wm. F. of Davenport. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren; one brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob A. Krehbiel of Donnellson and Mrs. Amanda Krehbiel of Cooperton, Okla. His parents, brother William, and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Seyb and Mrs. Charlotte Webber preceded him in death.

Mr. Krebill was an active member in church and Sunday school, which latter he served as superintendent and teacher for many years. He also served for several years on the board of directors of Bluffton college. He was always ready and willing to help in all community affairs, serving as state representative from this district and always taking an active part in Red Cross work. Never did he fail to have a kind word for everyone with whom he came in contact. By nature he was self-sacrificing and always endeavoring to do something for someone else in his cheerfulness, helpfulness and goodwill.

His true religious life, and influence, will ever be stepping stones to a better and higher endeavor to live lives consistent to the memory of a devoted husband, a true-hearted father and grandfather; a real friend and a worthy neighbor of our community.

He spent and was spent

For truth and for right;

He gave up his best--

He fought the good fight.

Funeral services were held from the home and from the Zion Mennonite church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. E. Kaufman. Pallbearers were: A. D. Krebill, E. J. Krebill, O. C. Krebill, Wm. Krebill, sons, and A. B. Lowenberg and B. J. Neff, sons-in-law of the deceased. Interment was in the Mennonite cemetery.
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A Tribute to the Life Work of the Late F. H. Krebill

E. C. Lynn, Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and for many years a close friend of Mr. Krebill and co-worker with him in many community projects, very kindly wrote the following summarized account embracing many of the important things the late F. H. Krebill helped do for his community.

In the passing of Mr. F. H. Krebill, Donnellson and the surrounding neighborhood has lost a very valuable citizen. The span of his life covers so many years of usefulness, and the service he rendered was put forth with so little of the spirit of egotism that the community is apt to fail to grasp the real significance of his life of service. When we consider his long and useful life, the thoughtful person cannot help but ask, "Who can fill his place in the ranks of useful men in our community?"

Mr. Krebill was a good citizen. He was a good and progressive farmer. He was a good justice of the peace -- township trustee -- township clerk -- and town clerk. He served with credit in the 34th Iowa general assembly as a representative from this district, and he had much satisfaction in the results of the high school tuition law which he helped to frame and which opened the doors of the high schools in this state to many a farm boy and farm girl.

F. H. Krebill was the last of the original organizers of the Lee county fair. He served as director and treasurer for many years and as he grew older his interest did not waver. When the fair was recently reorganized, he was the first subscriber for stock and at the last annual program he took his usual pleasure in managing the exhibits in the art hall.

In 1906, when the Lee county farmers' institute was organized, Mr. Krebill was again in the front ranks. He helped make the organization, and for the 14 years of its existence, served as a
member of its executive committee.

When the World War came on, and Lee county was asked by the federal government to organize a farm bureau, Mr. Krebill's was one of the first three names on the required petition, and he has been a steadfast member of that organization up to the time of his death.

As to relief work and Red Cross work, we all know the part he has taken so well that it is not necessary to recount these activities.

Possibly no one came nearer summing up the life of Mr. Krebill than did Mr. J. J. Tigert, Commissioner of Education of the United States, who after having been entertained at the Krebill home, remarked, "I have been well fed and well entertained in a real America home. I have gained a new vision of retired farmers. I now know that a man can grow old and retire from active business without losing interest in his community with its young people, its schools and its churches."

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From Christlicher Bundesbote
29 Nov 1928 p. 7

Krebill. -- Donnellson. -- Friedrich H. Krebill war geboren am 1 Februar 1849 in Ashland Co., Ohio, wo er seine Kindheit verlebte. Acht Jahre alt kam er mit seinen Eltern nach Lee Co., Iowa, wo sie sich auf einer Farm 2ý Meilen nordwest von Donnellson, Iowa, ansiedelten. Im Alter von 14 Jahren wurde er getauft und als Glied in die Zions-Mennonitengemeinde aufgenommen, deren treues und tätiges Glied er bis zu seinem Tode blieb. Im Jahre 1871 verheiratete er sich mit Elizabeth Rings. Sie zogen auf eine Farm west von Dover, später auf eine andere west von Franklin.

Im Jahre 1882 starb nach längerer Krankreit seine Gattin. Von den 6 Kindern waren drei der Mutter im Tode voran gegangen. Eine Tochter von 16 Jahren starb 1897.

Im Jahre 1883 verheiratete er sich wieder mit Elizabeth Rings, einer Cousine seiner ersten Frau. Diese Ehe wurde mit 7 Kindern gesegnet, von denen eins in der Kindheit starb. Sie zogen bald auf den alten Heimplatz nordwest von Donnellson, wo sie wohnen blieben bis sie 1916 nach Donnellson zogen. Er starb am 31 Oktober 1928 im Alter von 79 Jahren und 9 Monaten. Er hinterläßt seine treue Gattin, 4 Söhne u. 3 Töchter, auch 27 Enkelkinder, einen Bruder u. zwei Schwestern. Br. Krebill war ein tätiges Glied der Gemeinde und Sonntagschule,
welch letzterer er viele Jahre als Superintendent und Lehrer diente. Er war mehrere Jahre ein Glied der Schulbehörde von Bluffton Cellege [sic], auch war er einmal Vertreter seines Distrikts in der Gesetzgebung seines Staates. Das Leichenbegängnis wurde von der Kirche der Zions-Mennonitengemeinde, Donnellson, Iowa, gehalten. Seine Söhne und Schwiegersöhne trugen den Sarg. Br. J. E. Kaufman hielt de Leichenrede.

Translation:
29 Nov 1928, p.7
Krebill -
Donnellson -
Friedrich H. Krebill was born on February 1, 1849 in Ashland County, Ohio, where he lived his childhood. At age 8 he came with his parents to Lee County, Iowa, where they settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles north west of Donnellson, Iowa. At the age of 14 years he was baptized and received as a member of the Zions Mennonite congregation, whose faithful and active member he remained until his death. In the year 1871, he married Elizabeth Rings. They settled west of Dover on a farm, and later on another west of Franklin.

In the year 1882 his wife died following a lengthy illness. Of their six children, three preceded their mother in death. Another daughter, age 16 years, died in 1897.

In the year 1883, he married a second time, to Elisabeth Rings, a cousin of his first wife. This marriage was blessed with 7 children, of whom one died in childhood. They returned to the old homestead northwest of Donnellson, where they remained living until 1916, when they removed to Donnellson.

He died October 31, 1928 at the age of 79 years and 9 months. He leaves behind his faithful wife, 4 sons and 3 daughters, also 27 grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. Brother Krebill served as an active member of the community and Sunday School, in the latter of which he gave many years service as Superintendent and teacher. He was seven years a member of the board of directors of Bluffton College, and was also once a representative of his district in the State Legislature.

Funeral services were held at Zions Mennonite Church of Donnellson, Iowa. His sons and sons-in-law carried the coffin. Brother J. E. Kaufman delivered the funeral sermon.

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The Offical Register for the years 1911-1912, Compliled under the supervisin of William C. Hayward, Secretary of State, 1911

FREDERICK HENRY KREBILL,

Representative from Lee county, was born In Ashland county, Ohio, February 1, 1849. His father was born In Germany arid his mother In Ohio. Moved to Iowa In 1857 with his parents and settled on the farm which has since been his home. Educated In the rural district school and In a private German school maintained by the Mennonite church. Devotes his time to farming and raising of live stock. Has served as Justice of the peace, township clerk, township trustee and for twenty-two years has been either a member or an officer of the school board. Is a member of the Mennonite church. Elected Representative in 1910. A Democrat In politics.


Birth:
near Hayesville

Buried:
Mennonite Cemetary

Frederick married Rings, Elizabeth on 13 Aug 1871 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Rings, Daniel and Ellenberger, Barbara) was born on 10 Feb 1852 in Franklin, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Aug 1882 in Donnellson, Lee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1870, Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA

Notes:

13 May 1941, p. 14
Mrs. Elisabeth Rings Krebill, daughter of Christian and Elisabeth Ellenberger, was born on April 6, 1860, in Lee County, Iowa. On the
confession of her faith she was baptized and received by Elder Christian Schowalter as a member of the Zions Mennonite congregation, whose faithful member she ever remained. On August 30, 1883, she was joined in marriage with F. H. Krebill, who was father of 3 children: Albert D., Edwin J., and Klara. Klara preceded her in death. They made their home on a farm northwest of Donnellson, where they lived until 1916, when they returned to Donnellson. She passed away March 19th, 1941, at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 13 days.

This marriage was blessed with seven children: Mrs. Lottie Loewenberg, Otto C. Krebill, Emma L. Krebill of Donnellson; Mrs Lizzie M. Neff, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Elmer H., Billings, Montana; William F., Davenport, Iowa. A son, Milton, died in early childhood. Also surrounding her in mourning are 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In 1928, her husband died; her sister Mrs. Theodore Hirschler also preceded her in death in 1908. Sister Krebill was an active member in the church; so also in the mission society, where she was many years president. Her faithful Christian life and acts are an inspiration for us to follow as we work and strive for heaven. She was actively doing so long as her health permitted. Her daughter Emma was always with her, and lovinging and faithfully took care of her to the end.

The funeral was held at home and at the Zions Mennonite Church Friday afternoon, March 21st, led by Elder Adolf Friesen. A mixed quartet sang the songs "Abide with Me" at the home, and "He Leadeth Me" and "Father Suffered Me Day by Day" at the church. She was interred in the Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

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Birth:
near Franklin

John married Miller, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]