Did you have Mr. Krump for science?
Charles Krump
Nov. 18, 1928-Nov. 11, 2007
Published Friday, November 16, 2007
Renown schoolteacher Charles “Chuck” Krump, 78, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at his home in Alexandria. Surrounded by loved ones, he ended his year-long battle with cancer with the support of hospice.
Charles, the son of Adolph and Loraine (Witt) Krump, was born on Nov. 18, 1928 in Detroit Lakes. Chuck married Mary Ann Reed of Frazee in 1956. He served in the Air Force for four years, stationed in Cape Canaveral, Fla. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and his Master of Arts degree at the University of West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.
Chuck lived his life with a joy for others that endeared him to his loved ones, as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher and friend. In his 41-year career as a chemistry teacher at Alexandria Jefferson High School, and science teacher in Tyler, Minn., his gifts were abundant. Organic chemistry, coaching wrestling and A-Club were just a few ways that he earned the devotion of countless students and the admiration of peers. In 1983, he was honored as Teacher of the Year by the Alexandria Education Association. In 1989, he was also honored by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Chuck was passionate about education, the environment and uplifting the less fortunate. He served the community as a volunteer with the food shelf, disaster planning for the American Red Cross, on the board of directors for MEA and much more.
His passion for the community was only outdone by his love of his family. A love of hunting, fishing and nature; as well as cookie and fudge making was shared with his 15 grandchildren and countless honorary grandchildren.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Carol (Terry) Bohrer of Castle Rock, Colo., Sharon (Mark) Litch of Parker, Colo., Krista (Joe) Cassidy of Maple Grove, Minn., Diane (Steve) Lange of Parker, Colo., and Laura (Rick) Wagner of Minnetonka, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; siblings, Beatrice (Bill) Manske of Edina, Minn., Bobbie (John) Roberson of Minneapolis, Peter (Joan) Krump of Loveland, Colo., Bill (Lois) Krump of Morris, Minn., and JoAnn (Darrell) Miller of Rapid City, S.D.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Adolph and Loraine Krump; and siblings, Marlys, Lorraine and Norman.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 5 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, and continues for one hour prior to Tuesday’s services at the church.
A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria.
Memorials are preferred sent to Douglas County Hospice, Douglas County Food Shelf or American Cancer Society. Arrangements are provided by Anderson Funeral Home, http://www.andersonfuneral.net/.
(Thanks to Paul Strandberg for finding this post on DL Online and emailing it to the trailboss@swpub.com)
