Lowell Krog
November 11, 1931 ~ June 16, 2017
Lowell E. Krog, 85, of Pierre and formerly of Miller, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre.
Funeral service with military honors was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller. Visitation began at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Lowell will be cremated after the funeral and burial of his cremated remains will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller.
Lowell was born November 11, 1931, at Mitchell, South Dakota to Eaner and Esther (Farrington) Krog of Gann Valley, South Dakota. Lowell joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in March, 1951. After his discharge, Lowell worked for various ranchers in the Gann Valley, Miller, and Highmore areas for approximately 40 years. Lowell married Nilas McKinney on June 1, 1956 in Miller. To this union, they were blessed with five children: Jack, Lexa, Loretta, Shayne, and Rob.
Anyone that knew Lowell knew he loved to visit; if he didn’t know you when you came in, he darn sure knew you when you left. He had a heart of gold and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
After retirement, Lowell enjoyed spending time at the Ranch Café with his “coffee buddies” catching up, teasing each other – all in good fun, and o’ the stories they would tell.
Lowell is survived by his wife, Nilas of 61 years; children: Jack of Pierre, Lexa (Tom) Richardson of Ft. Pierre, Loretta (Ron) McQuistion of Ft. Pierre, Shayne (Shellie) of Ft. Pierre, and Rob of Cavour; grandchildren: Jason, Cody, Andy, John, and Erik Krog; Travis Richardson; Casey Krog; Randi Norman; Jamie Haefner; Loni McQuistion; Alissa and Adam Hillmer, and Kimberly Davenport; 23 great grandchildren; and sisters: Jean Schwiesow of Madison, Margaret Nielson and Verna Thum of Wessington Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eaner and Esther; brothers: Dick, Lyle, Dale, LeRoy, and Russell; sisters: Doris, Phyllis, and Velma; and parents-in-law, Floyd and Una McKinney.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lowell's arrangements.
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I have great memories of Lowell. Sorry for your loss.
Lowell & I were friends for many years. Always looked forward to seeing him & the other "Chuckwagon coffee crew members" every year when returning to SD. Our thoughts & prayers go out to him & his family. Carl & Marge Durfee
Niles and family I didn’t know that Lowell wasn’t well? Jimmie and Lowell are now home and don’t hurt anymore. Please accept my deep sympathy for your loss
Shellie and family and Loretta and family: I did not know your dad but know the grief that comes with losing a parent. My deepest condolences to you and yours. May the Lord hold you in his healing hands and give you peace.
Aunt Nilas and my cousins and families, It breaks my heart to hear my Uncle Lowell is not with us here. What an amazingly happy, cheerful man! Aunt Nilas and Unclr Lowell’s was the first wedding I remember going to. I was 4 and I have never forgot it. Take care all of you. Sis
My sincere sympathy to the family of Lowell Krog.
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We are sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you, Nilas, and your whole family.
My deepest sympathy for Your whole family. Gonna miss that big smile and great attitude of Uncle Lowell. Kevin and I were glad that we got to visit with him a little at Woonsocket this Spring. Scheduled to work so just can not make the funeral. Hugs to All, Cousin Kim
Our deepest sympathy to the Krog family. Phil has many fond memories of Lowell on his A.I. runs for Jennings. Lowell was one of those great guys that made his summer’s work fun. May you be blessed and comforted with your memories.
It was always fun working with Lowell. He kept a smile on every ones face no matter the job we were doing. Our condolences on your loss. Rod and Joyce
Dear Krog Family – I have many fond memories of Lowell. He always had a smile on his face and lit up a room with his laughter and ability to engage everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nilas and family, sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dear Nilas and family, So sorry to hear about Lowell’s passing. I’m so glad your family is near to help with all the decisions that have to be made and for you to share your grief with. I had to be out ot town for a doctor appointment on Wed. so unable to attend the funeral. Would have loved to been there to offer my sympathy. Take care. Doris Schultz