Henry "Hank" Krull
1913 - 2001
Henry "Hank" Krull Jr. was born July 25, 1913 at rural George, Iowa, the son
of Henry and Abbie (Sprock) Krull, Sr. He grew up and attended country school in the
George area. On December 22, 1939, Hank married Margaret Siebrands of George. Hank then
worked on a farm between George and Little  Rock, Iowa. In 1942 Hank and Margaret moved to their
farm in Edna, where they spent the next 19 years. In 1961 they moved to a farm near
Luverne, Minnesota.
His family remembers him as a farmer who never really retired from his Life's work. He
continued to be involved with the farming operation even though he had difficulty walking
and he would use his pickup and came to get into the tractor. Hank loved his family and
grandchildren, and appreciated the times spent with them helping with the milking or other
chores around the farm. His grandhcildren remember him always wearing bib overalls and
they liked carrying the milk and riding the tractor.
During his years of farming Hank used John Deere equipment and he has kept his first
John Deere tractor on the farm.
Two years ago Hank suffered a stroke, but with the loving care of his family he was
able to live his remaining days at home. Last Tuesday, June 5, 2001, Hank died peacefully
in his sleep at the age of eighty-seven years, 10 months and 10 days.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at Americaqn Reformed Church of
Luvernce, Minnesota, with Rev. David Sikkena officiating. Burial was in the Hope Reformed
Cemetery, George, Iowa. Roste Funeral Home of Hills was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, along with
two children, Donna Popkes of Ellsworth, Minnesota, and Robert Krull and his wife Marilyn
of Beaver Creek. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Wendy (Mark) Leemkuil of Little
Rock, Iowa, Dorene (Kim Joe) Chapa, Darrin (Nancy) Popkes, Gaylon Popkes, Dawn (Korey)
Meester all of Ellsworth, Minnesota, Melinda, Rachel and Randy Krull of Beaver Creek,
along with nine great-grandchildren: Marissa, Maranda and Mariah Leemkuil, Lizzie Chapa,
Megan Popkes, Brian and Tyler Popkes, Paige and Cole Meester. Also surviving him are a
brother, Alvin (Henrietta) Krull of Geroge, Iowa, and four sisters: Caroline Gruis and
Iona Krull of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Frances Groen of Little Rock and Betty (John) Gronewald
of George, along with three sisters-in-law, Johanna Krull of Little Rock, Phyllis Krull
and Evelyn Olson both of Rock Rapids.
Preceding Hank in death were his parents,son-in-law Murnice Popkes, one grandson,
Merlyn Popkes, four brothers, Weert, Fred, Ivan and Harold Krull and two sisters, Grace,
Mrs. Fred Klaahsen and Sena, Mrs. Harm Krull.
[ View Hank's service folder ]
Submitted by Sherrilyn Klaassen
Webization by Kermit Kittleson
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(On the right is a photo
of Mr. and Mrs. William Siebrands.) 
near Sibley. 
Richard on the Siebrands family farm, which was
a century farm northwest of George. Loren and his brother were always working together. He
was kind hearted and always willing to help others. Loren had a great memory and could
always remember family history and dates.