Ernest E. Krogman

 Ernest E. Krogman, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Ernie was born on May 12, 1925, in the town of Bloomington, the son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. He graduated from  Bloomington High School in 1943. Upon graduation, he served in the Army Air Corps as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Bomber. After spending two and a half years in the South Pacific, he was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1946, he began his college education at the Wisconsin Mining School and finished with a degree in secondary education from UW-Platteville. Later, he received a Masters in Administration from UW-Milwaukee. While attending college, he met his beloved wife, Jean Marquardt. They were united in marriage on November 24, 1949, in Cross Plains. His teaching and coaching career began at Cazenovia High School in 1950 and continued at Weston High School until 1962. Ernie and his family then moved to South Milwaukee where he coached and taught at Saint Francis High School from 1962 until 1966. In 1966, he became principal of Lancaster High School until his retirement in 1990.

Ernie was an avid Badger, Pioneer and Packer fan, a member of the Richard Burns American Legion Post No. 109 and the William Pollock VFW Post No. 2344, and long time parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. For years, he enjoyed staying at his Burr Oaks cabin and fishing on the Mississippi River. As a successful baseball coach, one of Ernies proudest moments was being inducted in 2006 into the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, where he humbly accepted this honor in front of many family members and former players.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 60 years, Jean Krogman, Lancaster; five children: Patti (Tom) Schroeder, Cadott; John (Angie) Krogman, Madison; Joan (Rick) Zahalka, Marshfield; Jim (Robyn) Krogman, Brookfield; Kris (Bob) Petrowitz, Lancaster; fifteen wonderful grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Norma Andrews, New Berlin; four brothers: Jim Krogman, Cassville; Paul (Nelda) Krogman, Bloomington; Tom (Evie) Krogman, Bloomington; Fr. Phil Krogman, Green Lake; along with many caring nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by sisters-in-law, Mary Krogman and Delores Hodgson; brothers-in-law, Carl Andrews and Russell Marquardt.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 31, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father Philip Krogman and Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may call on Sunday, August 30, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church and on Monday at 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Ernest E. Krogman memorial fund has been established. Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family.