Celebrating the life of
Harry M. Krogh
June 04, 1929 - March 05, 2011
Harry Milton Krogh died on Saturday March 5, 2011 in Savannah, GA at the age of 81. Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years Shirley J. Krogh nee Cramer. The proud father of Leslie Krogh-Wisner Jay and Stephanie Fitzgerald Dan. His beautiful granddaughters are Sarah Wisner, Shannon Fitzgerald, Kelli Fitzgerald and Bridget Fitzgerald. Harry was the son of the late Herluf M. and Verda M. nee Darby Krogh of McCook, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jacqueline L. Orban.
Harry graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1951 before enlisting in the Air Force. He went on to earn his MBA from the University of Denver in 1954. Harry then earned his CPA and began a successful career in business and finance, becoming President of Florsheim Shoe Company in 1981 before moving to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of Interco in 1985. In 1990, he became President and Chief Operating Officer of Oshkosh B'Gosh, Inc. before retiring from his long career to spend time with his family.
Harry was active in public service, serving on the executive committee of the St. Louis Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America and as Trustee of St. Louis and Nebraska Wesleyan Universities. Harry served as treasurer of the Kiwanis Club here in Savannah, helping to run such events as the annual chili cook-off fundraiser.
Harry was passionate in his eternal pursuit of the perfect golf game and recorded his fifth hole-in-one in January of this year.
Harry deeply loved his family and was a good friend to many. We will all miss his humor, kindness and generosity.
Visitation with the family will be at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Tuesday March 8, 2011 at 2pm with a service to follow at 3pm. Burial will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook, NE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph's Hospital or the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway.
Harry was a true Gentleman and a great golfing buddy and will be missed by all of his friends. Our condolences to Sunny and the family
- Tom & Arline Bates, Savannah, GA
Harry was truly a good friend. We shared many good times over the years, mainly on the golf course. His smile and gentle manner will be sorely missed. Our condolences to Sunny, his daughters Leslie and Stephanie, and their families.
- Dick and Cynthia King, Savannah, GA
Harry was truly one of the nicest persons I have ever known. It has been a privelege to be his friend. He will be missed by all. My sincere condolences to the family.
- Philip Boyer, Savannah, GA
Harry was one of the first people I met when we came to the landings in 1997. Through countless rounds of golf and a time of shared boat ownership, his good humor and friendliness were a constant. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My sincerest condolences to Shirley and his daughters.
- Len Blado, Savannah, GA
Harry was one of the finest man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I truly enjoyed our brief friendship, and can only imagine the gap his passing has created for his family. My deepest sympathy to Sunny and his children.
- John Madej, savannah, GA
I will remember Harry as a gentle soul with a big heart. I will miss his grand greeting whenever he saw me. My condolences to the family.
- Don Sturtz, Burr Ridge, IL
Our condolences to Sunny and her whole family on Harry's passing. Harry's many achievements and wonderful family should bring comfort to those he has left behind. We missed Sunny at the book club and hope to see her there soon. Phyllis and Don Powell
- Phyllis and Don Powell, Savannah, GA
Harry was a true Gentleman and a great golfing buddy and will be missed by all of his friends. Our condolences to Sunny and the family
- Tom & Arline Bates, Savannah, GA
Harry was truly a good friend. We shared many good times over the years, mainly on the golf course. His smile and gentle manner will be sorely missed. Our condolences to Sunny, his daughters Leslie and Stephanie, and their families.
- Dick and Cynthia King, Savannah, GA
Harry was truly one of the nicest persons I have ever known. It has been a privelege to be his friend. He will be missed by all. My sincere condolences to the family.
- Philip Boyer, Savannah, GA
Harry was one of the first people I met when we came to the landings in 1997. Through countless rounds of golf and a time of shared boat ownership, his good humor and friendliness were a constant. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My sincerest condolences to Shirley and his daughters.
- Len Blado, Savannah, GA
Harry was one of the finest man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I truly enjoyed our brief friendship, and can only imagine the gap his passing has created for his family. My deepest sympathy to Sunny and his children.
- John Madej, savannah, GA
I will remember Harry as a gentle soul with a big heart. I will miss his grand greeting whenever he saw me. My condolences to the family.
- Don Sturtz, Burr Ridge, IL
Our condolences to Sunny and her whole family on Harry's passing. Harry's many achievements and wonderful family should bring comfort to those he has left behind. We missed Sunny at the book club and hope to see her there soon. Phyllis and Don Powell
- Phyllis and Don Powell, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
