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Kenneth “Kenny” Krogman

2 Jul 1947 – 23 Oct 2017

Birth2 Jul 1947
Death23 Oct 2017
Added byGreg Huber on 21 Jul 2019
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184904399

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Kenny Krogman, age 70, of Wood, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the White River Event Center in White River. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Kenneth “Kenny” (‘don’t call me Ken’) William Krogman was born in Pierre, SD on July 2, 1947, to Bill & Marie Krogman. He died of a heart attack while hauling cattle on October 23, 2017. Growing up on the ranch with four brothers and two sisters, Kenny was often in trouble. At age 5, his mother insisted that he wear dress pants to Alter Society. Once there, he refused to get out of the car; so she left him in it where he proceeded to build a campfire in the backseat. As they watched the brand new car burn to the ground, his dad asked him why he got out. “Got too damn hot in there,“ he replied. While standing at the blackboard of the Cody Rural School, the teacher asked him to spell the word “ship.” Kenny often said, “I musta spelled it wrong, because I spent the rest of the day standing in the corner.” Kenny graduated from White River High School in 1965. He became one of the first athletes in South Dakota to earn All-State Football honors 3 years in a row. He received scholarship offers from all of the Big 10 colleges, but chose the ranch life instead. Two years later, he met Bonnie Golder of Wood, SD. They were married on horseback on July 25, 1969. Living on the family ranch and building their cow herd, Kenny still found time to trade horses, hunt, & fish. Their daughter Marti was born in 1972. In 1976, they moved to Bonnie’s childhood home east of Wood. Miles was born in 1977, followed by Matt in 1979. During this time, Kenny developed an obsession for team roping. One particular night at the White River arena, he finished roping and headed home. His favorite horse, King, was in the trailer, but Bonnie & the 3 kids were left in the grandstands. Fortunately, they were able to catch a ride home. When Bonnie asked him what he had been thinking, he responded, “Well, apparently, I wasn’t.” Kenny and Bonnie felt fortunate to raise their kids on the family ranch. Many happy hours were spent in the practice pen, and lasting friendships were built through rodeo. He was a well-respected cowman who took great pride in the cattle he raised. His knowledge of cattle combined with his love of people made brand inspecting a perfect job for him. Following retirement after 37 years of brand inspecting, he continued to work the sale at Winner Livestock with his favorite fishing partner, Jerry Krogman. Kenny continued his involvement in later years by judging youth rodeos & bull ridings. Kenny never met a stranger, and made friends wherever he went. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of 48 years (48 was always his favorite number, even though he couldn’t explain why); daughter Marti (Chad) Ostenson, Newcastle, WY; son Miles (Grace) Krogman, Williston, ND; son Matt (Cassidy) Winner, SD. Grandpa Kenny cherished his grandchildren: Cade & Jaylen Ostenson, Natalie & Reagan Krogman, & Gentry & Sawyer Krogman. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Jerry (Pauline) Krogman & Roger (Anita) Krogman. Uncle Kenny will be missed by his many nieces & nephews and two best friends, Dave Goad & Richard Kingsbury. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Marie Krogman; sisters, Delores Huber & Patricia Evans; brothers: Larry, John, & Joe Krogman.

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