James Krogman

James John "Jim" Krogman, age 94 of Cassville, passed away on Friday May 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at the home of his daughter Laurie (Jim) Koopman. He was born on March 4, 1922 in Bloomington Township, the eldest son of Herman and Julia (Trumm) Krogman. Jim graduated from St. Mary's Grade School in Bloomington, and from Bloomington High School. On September 21, 1942 Jim enlisted in the United States Army to serve his country during World War II. His foreign tour of duty took him to Casablanca and Algiers in North Africa, as well as the invasions at Salerno and Anzio in Italy, and the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne. On November 17, 1951 he was united into marriage to Mary Margaret Hampton at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Jim considered this union to be the wisest decision of his life. They made their home in Bloomington, and were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He enjoyed his 63 year career in banking. Jim worked for 23 years at Bloomington State Bank. In 1970 Jim and Mary moved to Cassville, where Jim worked for 40 years at Badger State Bank. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking, and served on various state and county banking committees. Jim was a member of the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post #148 in Bloomington, as was his father before him, as Herman had served in the United States Army during World War I. He was also a member of the Mumm Welsh American Legion Post #352, VFW Post #7080 and St Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Family was Jim's greatest pride and joy.

Jim dearly loved his wife Mary, and during their 53 years of marriage, they were blessed with four daughters: Laurie (Jim) Koopman, Julie (Steve) Uppena, Amy (Louie) Okey, and Janet (Dan) Jansen; 13 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his three brothers; Paul (Nelda), Tom (Evie), and Fr. Phil Krogman, a sister in law Jean Krogman, nieces, nephews, and members of the Hampton family.

In addition to his parents Herman and Julia, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, his brother Ernest "Ernie" and his sister Norma (Carl) Andrews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, with Fr. John Meinholz, Fr. Phil Krogman and Fr. William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was held in St. Charles Cemetery. Family and friends called on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville, where a 3:45p.m. scripture service was prayed. Family and friends also called on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at St. Charles Catholic Church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a James J. Krogman memorial fund has been established.