Krapp, John Sr. 1861-1918

KRAPP

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/30/2014 at 20:04:02

Algona Upper Des Moines
January 16, 1918

BANCROFT MAN DEAD.
John Krapp Sr., Prominent Farmer, Passed Away Sunday After Long Illness.

John Krapp Sr., one of the most prominent and wealthy farmers of Greenwood township, passed away last Sunday afternoon, aged 55 years. He had been ill for several months, suffering with a weak heart, and had been confined to his home. The sudden death of his son, John, recently, undoubtedly hastened his end. Mr. Krapp was a public spirited citizen and took an active interest in politics. He was a devout member of the Catholic church. He was born in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1878. Several years ago he visited the home of his birth and upon his return expressed himself as having no desire to again live in Germany. He was a prosperous and successful farmer and his lands are well improved and fertile. Mrs. Krapp died five years ago. Four children, Leo, Martin, Gertrude and Barbara are left to mourn the death of their father. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, at Bancroft.
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Algona Courier
January 17, 1918

John Krapp Sr. Dead

John Krapp Sr., father of the man who met a tragic death a week ago Sunday when his auto crashed over a bridge near Bancroft, died last Sunday morning, the victim of heart trouble, from which he had suffered for some time. The funeral will be held today at Bancroft.

Mr. Krapp was for many years one of the leading political figures in his section of the county and served as township trustee for a long period of years. He was a big land owner, holding over a section of Kossuth soil at the time of his death.