Krieger, Henry Rev. 1886-1951 & Hattie Knopke Family

KRIEGER, KNOPKE, DICKE, KIETZMAN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/6/2023 at 17:00:07

Krieger, Henry Rev. 1886-1951 & Hattie Knopke Family

This story was taken from page 424 of the Ireton Centennial Book (1882-1982). The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added by Wilma J. Vande Berg .

Henry W. Krieger, born Oct. 26, 1886 in Sioux City, Ia. Hattie (Knopke) Krieger, born in Germany Nov. 7, 1889.

The family arrived in Ireton in Jan. 1934 from their former home in Brewster, Mn., in answer to a call from the congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, here. He served as their pastor until his death in Nov. of 1951. During his years of faithful service, he taught Christ crucified to both old and young, marrying, burying, and encouraging one and all with his own true singing voice (often accompanied by his vigorous pedaling of the old reed organ in the small church school) and his inspiring sermons. During his pastorate, the present brick church building was constructed.

The entire Krieger family entered into the affairs of the community with enthusiasm, with Rev. Krieger a familiar figure often found “visiting” in the neighborhood of the Braaks Blacksmith Shop, now Lammers Machine Shop.

After her husband’s death, Mrs. Krieger moved to Sioux City, Ia.

Their children:
Lois, a teacher in Sioux City, Ia.
Eleanor (Atkinson) of Seward, Nb.
Theodore, who died in Ireton in 1938.
Robert, an Optometrist in Manchester, Ia.
Herbert, a Lutheran Pastor in Akron, Oh.
Helen (Shuck), of Sioux City, Ia.

Hattie’s mother, Ernestine Kietzman Krieger Lipke (called “Grandma” by all) lived with the family in Ireton, where she died. She is buried in the Lutheran portion of Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

FAMILY RESEARCH NOTES: Added by Wilma J. Vande Berg Family data taken from Ancestry.com public member trees, submitted by other than this submitter.

Henry William Krieger was born Oct 26, 1886 Sioux City IA and died Nov 17, 1951 Ireton IA. His parents were John ‘Johannes’ Krieger 1855-1933 and Marie Mathilda Dicke 1857-1940. He married Hedwig ‘Hattie’ Clare Knopke Jun 20, 1917 at Superior WI.

Hedwig ‘Hattie’ Clare Knopke was born 7 Nov 1899 Posen Germany and died 17 Jan 1982 Sioux City IA. She was the daughter of Reinhold Gustav Knopke 1855-1895 and Ernestine W. Kietzman 1860-1950. Five children reported as follows:

1. Lois Ernestine Krieger born June 20, 1917 Nobles County MN She died 11 Mar 1993 Clay county IA buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ireton IA. She was a teacher in Sioux City IA.

2. Elinor Marguerite Krieger born Apr 29, 1920 died 7 Sep 2003 Seward NE
Hawarden Independent Ireton Examiner of Oct 2, 2003 Elinor M. Atkinson, 83, died Sept. 7, 2003 at Seward, Neb Funeral services were Sept. 13 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with the Rev. Mark G. Cutler and the Rev. Dirk Reek officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Seward. Elinor M. Atkinson was born April 29, 1920 in Brewster Minn, the daughter of the Rev. Henry Krieger and Hattie (Knopke) Krieger. She received her elementary education in Brewster. In ninth grade she moved with her family to Ireton, she graduated from Ireton High School in 1937. She became a hairdresser and worked at the T. S. Martin Co. in Sioux City for five years. She married Herman Atkinson on January 28, 1945 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ireton. She attended the College of Guam and Northern Montana University. In 1970, she graduated from the Lincoln School of Commerce and worked as a secretary at Square D in Lincoln for three years. She joined St. John Lutheran Church in Seward in 1965 and was active in Ladies Aid and the Tuesday Bible group. Survivors include her son, Gregory Atkinson of Omaha, Neb; daughters, Susan P. Schultz of Seward and Constance E. Atkinson of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters-in-law, Kathy Atkinson of Seattle, Wash.,and Denise Thomas, Ft. Collins, Colo.; nine grandchildren; brother, Dr. Robert Krieger of The Villages, Fla; and sister, Helen Shuck of Sioux City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, son Michael, sister, Lois and brothers, Theodore and Herbert.

3. Theodore Henry Kireger born Sep 19, 1923 and died Oct 26, 1938 Hawarden Independent November 3, 1938 Death Claim Teddy Krieger
The whole community was deeply saddened when it was learned that Theodore Henry Kreiger, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Krieger, passed away quietly at his home at 9:30 last Wednesday evening, Oct. 26th. The lad had never enjoyed good health but even in his illness and adversities he endeared himself to young and old by his patience. He was so considerate of others in all his trials anid seemed happy and content. He was a great comfort to his parents, brothers and sisters, who feel the loss deeply. Theodore Henry Krieger was born Sept. 19, 1923, at Brewster, Minn. He was baptized in the Trinity Lutheran church at Brewster in the name of Triune God. In May,,1936, he was confirmed with a large class at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Ireton. The Lord in his great mercy took him to himself. on his father's birthday. He had attained the age of 15 years, 1 month and 7 days.
Funeral services, were held Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran church and burial was i£ Ireton. Rev. CJ A. Burkhart of Hawarden was in charge of the services at the home and Rev. H. W. Berner of St. John's church officiated at the church and Rev. Krieger himself at the grave. All the services were consoling and helpful. The hymns sung by the congregation were those that Teddy loved best as was also the beautiful duet, 'Heaven is My Home," sung by Misses Mildred and Lorraine Vlotho, with Mrs. Orville Vlotho at the organ. Theodore leaves to mourn his death his parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Krieger, three sisters, Lois, Elinor and Helen, and two brothers, Robert and Herbert, and his grandmother, Mrs. E. Lipke. The floral expressions of sympathy were many and beautiful. The pall bearers who carried him to his last resting place were members of his confirmation class, Raymond Johnson, Charles and Robert Brown, Wesley Holtdorf, Wayne Onken and Warren Griffith.

4. Herbert John Krieger born May 9, 1927 died 24 May 2001 Bridgeville PA
From the Thursday, August 16, 2001 Ireton Examiner: Herbert Krieger, 74, former long-time Ireton resident, died May 25,2001 in Pennsylvania. Funeral service and interment were held in Bridgeville, Pa. Herbert John Kreiger was born May 9,1927, in Worthington, Minn., to Rev. Henry and Hattie (Knopke) Krieger. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster, Minn., by his father. When he was six, they moved to Ireton, where his father has accepted a call. He was confirmed by his father at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ireton. He attended Ireton School graduating in 1945. After discharge from the Navy he attended Concordia College in St. Paul, Minn., transferring to Springfield Seminary, where he graduated in 1953.
He married Caroline Ehler of Emporium, Pa., in June of 1957. Mrs. Krieger died in 1975. He served pastorates in Huntington, W. Va.; Cambridge, Md.; Zanesville, Dayton, Mansfield and Akron, Ohio; and Pittsburgh, Pa. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Baker of Bridgeville, Pa. and Laura Holcombe of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four grandchildren; brother, Robert Krieger of The Villages, Fla; two sisters, Elinor Atkinson of Seward, Neb. and Helen Shuck of Sioux City. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother Ernestine Lipke, brother Theodore, and sister Lois.

5. Helen Catherine Krieger born Apr 19, 1933 died 2 Dec 2003 Sioux City iA
Sioux City Journal 7 December 2003 Helen C. Shuck, 70, of Sioux City died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at a Sioux City hospital following a lengthy illness. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Concordia Lutheran Church in Sioux City, with the Rev. Donald Schlesselman officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton, Iowa. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Funeral Home. Helen C. Shuck was born April 19, 1933, in Worthington, Minn., the daughter of the Rev. Henry W. and Hattie C. (Knopke) Krieger. Her family moved early in her childhood to Ireton, where she attended school and graduated from Ireton High School in 1950. Following school she was employed as a bank teller in Ireton. In 1952 she moved to Sioux City, where she was employed as a teller at Security National Bank until her marriage in 1963, when she moved to several different towns throughout the Midwest. In 1976 she returned to Sioux City, where she worked as a teller for First National, and later at Firstar, until retiring in 1994. She had been a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Sioux City since 1952. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Shuck of Sioux City; a brother and his wife, Robert and Genevieve Krieger of The Villages, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lois Krieger and Elinor Atkinson; two brothers, Herbert and Theodore Krieger; a brother-in-law, Herman Atkinson; and a nephew, Michael Atkinson.

OBITUARY OF HENRY KRIEGER
Born: October 26, 1886 Sioux City, Iowa Died: November 17, 1951 Ireton, Iowa
Henry William Krieger, son of John Krieger and Marie Dicke was born in Sioux City, IA. on October 26, 1886 and passed away at his home in Ireton on Nov. 17, 1951, at the age of 65 years and 22 days.
He was baptized in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sioux City and lived there til the age of 10, when his family moved to Waterloo, IA, where he attended parochial school until the age of 13.
He entered Concordia College at St. Paul, MN. After graduating there he attended Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. MO. graduating in 1911.
His first charge was the Iron Range in MN, where he was in charge of seven congregations, some of the largest ones being in Virginia, Hibbing, Chisholm and Grand Rapids. He dedicated a church in Virginia where he resided.
In Jan. 1917 he took the call to Brewster, MN. Here he served for 17 years. While there he dedicated the present church at Brewster.
On Feb. 4, 1934 he was installed as pastor of the Ireton St. Paul's Lutheran Church and remained here until his death. While here the new church was erected. The dedication of the new church took place on June 24th. On August 26, 1951, he preached his last sermon. This was the 40th anniversary in the ministry. After that date his health failed, and he was unable to continue preaching.
He was married in June 1917 to Hattie Knopke of Virginia, MN. Six children were born to this union, Lois of Sioux City, Mrs. Elinor Atkinson of Spokane, WA, Theodore, who preceded him in death in 1938, Dr. Robert Krieger of Mapleton, IA, Herbert Krieger a theological student vicarinig at Lincoln, NE. and Helen at home.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five children, son-in-law Capt. Herman Atkinson, three grandchildren, two brothers, Arthur and Erich Krieger and one sister Elsa Krieger of Waterloo, IA. Also a host of friends mourn his passing.
Source: Sioux Center News 11/22/1951

OBITUARY OF HATTIE KRIEGER
Krieger, Hattie C. born 1889 died 1982 mother buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery Ireton IA.
Find a Grave lists Hattie C. Krieger born 7 Nov 1889 at Posen, Germany died 7 Jan 1982 Woodbury County IA buried in Pleasant Hill cemetery at Ireton IA. Her husband was Henry W. Krieger (see his obit Henry William Krieger 1886-1951 )
Children mentioned on Find a Grave were Lois and Theodore Krieger. There were 5 children as outlined above. In Henry’s obit it states her maiden name was Hattie Knopke

Page 424 of the Ireton Centennial book 1882-1982 had a picture of the Pastor and Mrs. Henry W. Krieger Family.

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