Family/Spouse: Adrian HANSEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernhard married Aseline JOHANNESEN on 14 Apr 1858. Aseline was born on 2 Feb 1830 in Vanse, Vest Agder, Norway; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Translation of obituary or letter by Theodor Dahl circa 1943.

"Bernhard Krogh is dead. A rich and enthusiastic life is ended. It happened quickly and unexpected was the death message. We had just seen him walk among us, erect and quiet, between is office and his home. As he walked, he meditated, observing mankind and listening to life. With his powerful gifts for beauty and warmth, he loved life and brought to it worthy experiences in nature, art, literature and spirit, as well as enduring its discouragements and pain. He was a worshipper of everything that was created of an artistic spirit, he who himself possessed a soul for art and who had the gift to kindle life in words in the lyrical vein - words which were as golden waves in his mind.

We had been friends from youth when we were both in positions in wholesale firms in the city Often we went together out into Nature and dreamed the dreams of youth. we sat together and listened to the spirit of the trees as they whispered in the light of summer evenings out by Moss Lake. In dreams we soared with the songs of the birds toward the blue heavens. We wrote poetry, that is, it was Krogh who could do that. It billowed forth from him in lyrical notes, yet correct in form and in content, giving evidence of his fine intelligence and spirit. Back of the words which seemed to come so easily, always lay thoughts, pondered and clear. In Oddmund Viks 'Stavanger News' appeared many of his writings. His poet's pen did not dry up in the inkwell; but created verse in his mind throughout his whole life.

He had an innate esthetic knowledge. His was an aristocratic lineage of noble blood, that of the old Kroghs of Hogganvik. This noble inheritance gave him his prestige and his high standards of life. However, it was foreign to him to speak of his nobility or to pride himself in his particular gifts. He used to say he was the Ryfylke boy from Sandeid who came to Stavanger to work in the store of his brother, Johannes Krogh of Torget.

He was 15 years of age when he first came to the city. There he was a clerk until he took a position with a grocer, K. S. Bertelsen, where he became a bookkeeper and office manager. He was able and dependable in his position.

In 1909 he started his own wholesale business, which grew into a solid and reputable firm. He dealt with the city merchants as well as with the country merchants around Rogaland and was well known and liked. When we regard his personality and influence in life, it is not the businessman which comes to the fore, however, it is rather the man inside the man - the inner Bernhard Krogh.

From his youth until his death an unending love for everything that was brought forth from the spirit encompassed him. His was, in truth, the Spirit of beauty. Because of this he became the bearer of culture, the worshipper of art and, not least, of the art of painting. Even as an 18 year old boy his eyes were opened to the worth of the work of Lars Hertervig. An old relative of his had bought at an auction some samples of this master's art and they gripped the young Bernhard. His instinct and artistic mind felt and understood that they were something wonderful, that it must have been a remarkable man who had painted those pictures. This interest in Hertervig, aroused so early, grew with the years. He became a confirmed Hertervig admirer, and at all times supported his art. He owned a noteworthy Hertervig collection. He was responsible for the Hertervig monument which will be erected in Stavanger. He championed the movement for this monument with zeal and fire. As associate manager of the Bertha Berg legacy, he persuaded the legatee to appropriate the means for it. As president of the Stavanger Commercial Club, he was a member of the legacy management.

Krogh did a great deal for painters. By purchase of paintings, by economic assistance, by warm and friendly words he encouraged them and this bore fruit in their young artistic minds.

He was very much taken up with the painter, O. Tjotta, whose life, with its many tragic moments, affected him greatly. Krogh was interested in artists as a whole, whether he knew them personally or from literature; but he had a special interest and regard for Tjotta. And I know that Tjotta admired Krogh and considered him his good and faithful friend, who did not let his right hand know what his left hand was doing.

When Tjotta was about 50 years of age (shortly before his death), Krogh arranged for a large exhibit of his paintings. Krogh had early observed Tjotta's particular gift and the warmth and love with which he depicted the peasant homes of Jaeren - the primitive old Jaeren, the brown and despondent Jaeren, with its old houses so full of fantasies and colors that they became as music. In looking at these paintings, it is as if Peter Dass and Kingo sing. He did much for this remarkable Jaeren painter and was with him at his deathbed where he promised that the painting he bought from him 'Peasant Funeral', should be put in the Stavanger Art Gallery and this was done.

It is self-evident that a man with Krogh's interest in art would be a member of the Art Association. He was a member for 23 years and resigned shortly before his death because of ill health. He was also a member of the building committee which erected the beautiful art building by the Madla Road. In this he was the driving power. He was also an interested and valuable member of the management of the Stavanger Museum. It can be mentioned, too, that he had a seat in the management of a stock and bond exchange.

Then too, he was a sailor! The cutter and the fjords, brisk winds, sailing over the lakes and gliding around land and cape in the song of the sea - that was the life for him. He began to sail early in life. He was one of the leading pioneers in the sailing craft in Stavanger and was for many years vice-president of the Stavanger Sailing Society. Yes, he was active with his cutter, representing Stavanger in regattas, both in the north and on the east coast. That green-painted ship of his always sailed in first, for Krogh was a sailor of first rank. For many years he was Stavanger's Sailing Society's representative for the west coast in the Norwegian Society. Here, as in his other interests, there was something almost passionate. Whatever he did, he went into it fully and completely.

Thus it was also with the authors he enjoyed. He worshipped them, reading them again and again. There were not many who knew Gustaf Frøding as well as he. He was wholly gripped by his writings and had visited the places in Sweden which have memorials to this great writer of tragic poetry. Plato was also one who was not allowed to rest on the bookshelf and this was the way with many.

We shall not forget his many descriptions of Ryfylke, which he loved. There he could picture, with his pen, impressions and experiences of nature and mankind. Well also recall his remarkable letters from France and Italy.

He was married to Selma Weidemann and four children survive. Their home is characteristic of the spirit of the life that lived there. It contains a large and valuable art collection, beautiful old furniture, and many books.

Bernhard Krogh's death is a painful loss for those in Stavanger who live the life of the spirit. We should have had him among us much longer as he was not more than 63 years old. We honor his memory and evaluate his influence among us. He never exalted himself but was humble and modest as fine and rich minds usually are. He was noble, always a clear thinker, strong in his criticism of self, careful in his judgment of others. He was a nobleman in his life, and the news of his death will arouse deep sorrow among the men who enjoyed him.

Light and good you will live in our memory. We shall never forget that beautiful wise look of yours which streamed from your noble soul, dear Bernhard Krogh.

Theodor Dahl"

Family/Spouse: Selma WEIDEMANN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Northwood, IA, USA

Notes:

According to the Stavanger Emigration Index at Vesterheim, Søren de Fine, his brother, traveled with him.

Bernhardus married Mathilde Euphemia STROMSTEIN on 8 Jun 1884 in Northwood, IA, USA. Mathilde (daughter of Johan Otto STROMSTEIN and Anna Christine GUNDERSEN) was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Norge; died on 5 Jun 1913 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Schavland LARSEN. Elizabeth was born in 1864; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Stavanger

Notes:

Emigrated to America in 1882 with brother Bernhardus Arnoldus von Krogh. At some time returned to Norway and lived out his life in Stavanger

Family/Spouse: Ingrid BRU. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Northwood, IA, USA

Mabel married John Jonsen SIMMONS on 8 Jun 1909 in Northwood, IA, USA. John (son of Jon Simensen KATTEVOLD and Gjartrud Nilsdtr MYRE) was born on 12 May 1870 in Myre 47/2 Trøo; died on 14 Dec 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Rush Gaylord MELLEM on 17 Nov 1920 in Northwood, IA, USA. Rush was born on 12 Oct 1887 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 23 Mar 1956 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married Verle JONES on 28 Dec 1919 in Rock Rapids, IA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward WESTBROOK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Melvin Jasper SHAUGER on 30 Nov 1916. Melvin was born on 26 Oct 1894; died on 29 Apr 1971; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From a letter to sister Cora, dated April 8, 1921:

"Received your letter yesterday and will answer your questions as you wish me to. Even if it is against my religion.

(Dates for wife Irene Lundberg and her parents - captured elsewhere)

I enlisted April 18, 1917 at Mason City Iowa In Co. D, 2nd Iowa Infantry sent to Camp Cody Deming N. Mex there was transferred to Co. B 125th Machine Gun Battalion. Left Camp Cody Aug. 15th 1918 for Camp Dix New Jersey. Left for Overseas 1st of September 1918. Landed in Liverpool England in 18 days spent one week there and sent to Bordeaux, France. Stationed at Bordeaux until Nov 1, 1918 transferred to Le Mans with Headquarters Troop 34th Div. Stationed there until December 20, when I was transferred again to the Presidential Guard Co. in Paris. Served there until February 15th when I returned to the U S. on the boat "George Washington" and landed the 25th of February at New York. Stationed at Camp Merritt New Jersey until the time of my discharge March 31, 1919. Give my occupation as a darn poor Civil Engineer striving for a job as such. Hope this is satisfactory you may be able to glean a little information from it if you can discipher it. Tell everyone of the family hello from us. Love Aldy"

Aldy was 6'2" and was, therefore, selected with other strapping specimens for President Wilson's Honor Guard.

He and a classmate decided to enlist before graduating from High School, so he and his friend received their diplomas early.

Sup't. of asphalt div., Reith-Reilly Const. Co. (South Bend?) from 1940 until death.

Family/Spouse: Irene Henriette LUNDBERG. Irene was born on 17 Oct 1902 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 5 Aug 1985 in James, MI. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

14235 Edwinola Way Apt. 117 Dade City, FL 33525 (904) 523-1448

Beatrice married Charles Gay THOMPSON on 8 Jun 1932 in Muskogee, OK. Charles was born on 11 Dec 1890 in Dyer, TN; died on 30 Dec 1967 in Zephyrhills, FL; was buried in Mount Olive; Dyer, TN., USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nils Arne LANDE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Bruce Simmons skriver om ham:

During WWII he served as an officer with the Naval Construction Battalions "Sea Bees". As a civil engineer, he was commissioned a LTJG. Because of ulcer he was not considered fit for overseas service. He was assigned to travel the midwest as a recruiting officer for the Sea Bees. By the end of the war he had become a Lieutenant Commander. After I was born, he was assigned to engineering duties at Great Lakes NTC. He ultimately received a medical discharge from the Navy on account of his ulcer. I think that he liked the Navy life and would have been happy to make it his career.

John married Irene Henriette LUNDBERG in 1954. Irene was born on 17 Oct 1902 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 5 Aug 1985 in James, MI. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Dorothy Helen JOHNSEN on 27 Mar 1943 in Wilhamsburg. Dorothy was born on 8 Jan 1919 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA; died on 25 May 1990 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Miriam married Ricard Henry GOWDY on 7 Sep 1935 in Bethany, MO USA. Ricard was born on 17 Mar 1910 in Bemond, IA USA; died on 31 Oct 1986 in Mercy Hosp., Mason, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Malcolm Leroy SCHROEDER. Malcolm was born on 3 Sep 1920 in Sigourney, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Angie IGNOWSKI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Ruth Lorraine GRANSKOU in Dec 1947 in Northfield, MN. USA. Ruth was born in Nov 1921 in Kina; died in 1985 in Mpls. MN; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah UNK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: R. Stuart TOBIAS. R. was born on 11 Sep 1930 in Columbus, OH; died on 19 Feb 1980 in Lafayette, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Iowa State, Ames - Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Assoc. Editor, Culinary Arts Inst., Chicago. Feature writer and Society Editor, Ames Tribune. Bred show quality Boston Terriers.

Dorothy married Thomas Arthur BUTLER on 12 May 1945. Thomas was born on 14 May 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolores married Gordon Leslie ELLIOTT on 27 Apr 1946. Gordon was born on 4 Jul 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jetta Sue UNK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leroy Jacob MILLER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lenore married Glen Joseph DERR on 29 May 1948 in Bristol, IN, USA. Glen was born on 24 Jul 1922 in Elberta, MN; died in Sep 1983 in Bristol, IN, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lenore married Lerton KRUSHAS on 12 Oct 1943 in Louisville, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]