Charles Irwin Krogman
Charles (Chuck) Irwin Krogman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. Born on November 10th, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Walter ‘Dutch’ and Eudice Krogman.
Chuck grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln East High School in 1972. He then attended UNL and transferred to SCC Milford to be in the Diesel Mechanic program. He worked at Hamilton International before joining the family business and became part owner of Krogman Tile with his brother. Chuck met the love of his life, Lori and were married in 1979. They moved to Panama a year later and raised their 2 kids. He became a volunteer for the Firth Rural Fire Department and served on the department for 44 years, 30 of those years as Fire Chief. He loved the small town living and was often found working at the fire station. He loved a good game of cribbage, camping, boating with the grandkids, shooting trap with friends, and Husker volleyball. After retiring from Krogman Tile, Chuck & Lori became Campground Hosts and have been at different campgrounds throughout the last 5 summers. He would often help the Nebraska Game & Parks with different jobs while he was camping.
In his free time you would find him down at the fire station or tinkering with his 1969 Dodge Charger. He is very proud of his Charger, he found a run down beat up Charger and tore it all apart and rebuilt it to match his first car. He would always try to sneak in the packages that came in the mail for his Charger.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Lori (Barber) Krogman, and their children: Jessica (Travis) Hillman and Brian Krogman. He was a proud and loving grandfather to four grandchildren: Collin, Karli, Kaci & Kati Hillman. He is also survived by his siblings Doug (Sue) Krogman and Cheri Erickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eudice Krogman, In-Laws Allen Sr. & Doris Barber.
Memorials can be made to Firth Rural Fire and Rescue Dept.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8th at Panama Presbyterian Church with the family present from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 9th 10:00am at Panama Presbyterian Church.
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Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad & how sad to lose him on Christmas Day. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers in the weeks & months ahead.
Lori, Jessica and Brian,
We are sad to hear of Chucks passing. We knew he was in hospice but did not realize his time was so short. We remember the neighborhood gatherings in your backyard and the good times. Our sympathy. Bill, Linda, Asa
So very sorry for your loss. Chuck was a good man and a good friend. Enjoyed our time on Firth Fire. He was Hard working and dedicated to helping people. A true servant I will miss him.
Deepest sympathy to the Krogman family. Learned a lot beginning my working years with Krogman tile. Prayers to the family
Dang it, Chuck. I wish we could’ve had a last conversation. I appreciate everything you taught me and whether you realised it or not I would have never been a Tile setter if it was not for the family business. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor, learning a trade that you take pride in every job you do. I gotta tell you, I’ve never met a better installer than hands down. I am beyond thankful and truly from the bottom of my heart I NEVER had a bad day with you Inside or outside of work. Thanks for putting up with me and taking me in and enjoying our time together.
You must be in a better place which makes me somewhat less hurt and sad, but he did amazing job and everything you touched.
I love you, Chuck.
Being able to hang out for many years on the daily basis with you.
Krogman family – so sorry for your loss. He always had a smile on his face when he came into the shop. He will be missed.
Annette a.k.a Annie
Pioneers 66
Chuck was always good to me, even when I was just teenage helper that knew nothing about tiling
I’ll always Think of him on our shared November birthday
Sorry to Hear of Chucks Passing 🙏Such a Kind Hearted Man and Always had a Big Smile! Enjoyed visiting with him at the Norris Trap Meets when Our Sons were on the Team!And I must add one Fantastic Tile Man.Prayers to The Family 🙏