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ROBERT KROGMAN Obituary
Born in Oak Park, Ill., he studied at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. before attending Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, where he found his calling and met the love of his life who would become his wife and partner of 57 years.
"Rev. Bob" to some, and "Father Krogman" to others, his sharp wit couldn't hide his deep compassion and faith. The world was his parish as he ministered to those in need without consideration given as to whether he had seen them in a pew on the preceding Sunday.
The large majority of his pastoral career spanned 37 years at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Northfield, Ill. He saw the parish grow and thrive from its humble beginnings in the cafeteria of Sunset Ridge School into a community of faith and welcome. He was subsequently called to other places in the larger Northern Illinois Episcopal community, in places as far reaching as Sycamore, Dundee, Rockford and points beyond.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lisbeth; children, Mark, David, John, Francie and William; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 550 Sunset Ridge Road in Northfield.
The family has asked, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT KROGMAN
Jay Macfarland
March 6, 2013
I'm very grateful for the the years Father Krogman spent in Northfield. It meant a great deal to me personally...Jay, without a father of his own.
John Koretz
February 27, 2013
Beth,
Carol and I have fond memories of you and Bob at the many Trinity freshman send off BBQs in the '60s and '70s. Also, Bob and I worked together on the Trinity Scholars Foundation for at least 35 years. He always had great insights in solving our various issues. Often he would combine his insights with his wonderful sense of humor. I will miss him.
John Koretz
Trinity '61
Clay Brock
February 22, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. I grew up with Father Krogman and he was a calm, supportive force in my life: So many good memories. My father, David, who was fairly involved with St. James the Less felt that Bob was a wonderful, thoughtful spirtual leader. I'm very pleased to have known him.
February 17, 2013
Dear Beth and Family, Laura and I are very thankful for Bob's witness to Christ and his life of faithful service in God's Church and to so many people in personal ways. He meant a lot to me just out of seminary 1974-76. God's peace be with you and the faith that tells us he is in a larger life with God and that one day we shall see him again. Hope and comfort to each of you as you miss your husband and father. Blessings to you all from Kent & Laura Tarpley in Virginia.
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Alan Bauer
February 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, Beth. God bless.
Kathy Stelford
February 15, 2013
Beth, So sorry for your loss. I didn't know your husband well but from the comments in this guest book, he sounds like a really good man.
February 15, 2013
Beth-
Dave always thought of Bob as his spiritual father and relished the time he was with us at St. Philip's in Palatine. I am quite sure Dave will be on the welcome ramp in heaven waiting to swap stories with Bob. Much love and peace to you.
Liz Richmond
Kris Stefani
February 15, 2013
Lisbeth,
I met your husband a couple of times at events at Kishwaukee College and he always brought a smile to my face with his sweet and dry wit. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please know my love and thoughts are with you and your family.
February 15, 2013
Dear Beth and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Fr.Bob. He was such a kind and gentle person. Always up beat and could find good in all. His humor was second to none. Very quick witted and always a step ahead of the game. You know that your day was going to be good if you ran into Fr. Bob. He left that type of impression on you. Fr. Bob baptized our son, and therefore will always be a part of our family. We love youe Fr. Bob and will miss you greatly. Our utmost Respect and Love, Henry, Pat, Bronwyn, and Henry III Burgweger
Amanda Grayson
February 15, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that we love you.
Love,
Grandma and Grandpa Virgo
Jason, Amanda, Addi, and Brady
Sharon and Jim
Fr.Frederick Nestrock
February 14, 2013
I was so well blessed to have Fr.Bob as a person who guided me through the ordination process whenI was the parish associate a St.James the Less. Bob, Beth and their children were living and reachable icons of the Christian Gospel in everyday life. He was the only person I ever met in which a boundless intellect was matched by a gracious sense of humor.
The Nestrock family in Waterford,MI.
February 14, 2013
Beth and the Krogman Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Fr. Bob. He was a wonderful priest who was brave and courageous. I will always remember him as a strong advocate for the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. His gift of support and encouragement enabled many women to persevere during the most challenging times. Bob, we love you and we will miss you. May you rest in peace.
Rev. V. Fair+ and R. Fair
Susie Dutcher
February 14, 2013
To the Krogman Family,
Please accept my sympathy as you mourn your beloved husband and father. Bob was one of the first priests I met outside my own parish in this diocese and we worked together many times. He used to come and visit me in the basement of Glenbrook Hospital (where I worked) when he was visiting parishioners. He was a good will ambassador for the Episcopal Church everywhere. I will miss him.
Lyle and Sammie Doty
February 14, 2013
Beth and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 13, 2013
As you turn to God through your tears and sorrow, bear in mind, “He is the healer of the brokenhearted ones”. (Ps.147:3)
C Johnson
Walter (Chip) Roberts
February 13, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of Father Krogman's passing. My family were original mambers of St. James the less. I can still recall attending services in the Sunset Ridge cafeteria as a very young child. My deepest symathies to the entire Krogman family. Father Krogman helped shape the person I am and faith I have today. I still refer to the first prayer book he gave me, signed by him. God Bless!
Pat Culley
February 13, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 12, 2013
Our sympathy to Father's wife and family. The very first time I shared a pew with him and heard him sing I asked him if he was God. A wonderful kind and joyous Priest.
Sarah Tobias
February 12, 2013
He was such a sweet man. Every time he was in the library, he had a story to make you laugh and nice words to fill your soul. He will be missed. My heart goes out to you Beth.
Laurel Kracen
February 12, 2013
Fr. Bob was a dear man and an inspiring pastor. His warmth, love and humor was a gift to me at a time when I needed it.
Marshall Hayes
February 11, 2013
I knew Bob through the DeKalb County Mental Health Board; what a great guy! Very sorry to hear about his passing. He touched many lives and I will miss him. My prayers are with his family.
Sara Schuneman
February 11, 2013
He was such a gift to have in our lives and parish at St. Peter's. A truly remarkable man with a beautiful family.
Fr Mike Rasicci
February 11, 2013
Dear Mrs. Krogman and Family,
Please accept my sympathy at Fr. Bob's passing. In my time as an interim and later as a rector, I got to know him some, and always found him to be straightforward, friendly and concerned. He had great insight. We remembered him at the Eucharists this past Sunday. May he rest in Christ's peace and rise in Christ's glory.
Dick and Sharon Dowen
February 11, 2013
We always loved his sermons and The St Pauls community benefitted greatly from his wisdom.
John Daniel
February 11, 2013
I remember you well, Father Krogman. Thank you for all your service while I was growing up in Northfield.
T.O. Generes
February 11, 2013
A wonderful man that we will always love and that we will miss!
February 10, 2013
Our prayers and love go with you.
Rod & Sandy Jones
Barbara and Tom Wick
February 10, 2013
To all of Father Krogman's family, our deepest sympathies. He was a wonderful man, a core piece of our Northfield community, and a real treasure. For me personally we had so many opportunities with our paths crossing, to work together on some little project or other, to share a smile and a story. Memories don't substitute for the person, yet hopefully help. They will for me. May peace and understanding stay with you.
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