Jens Krichau

The Jens Krichau Family

June 7, 2011 By Wade Leave a Comment

Jens Krichau and Anna Rhode were born at Oester Hoejst, Denmark and were married on September 14, 1892. That same year they sailed on the ship, Tigtana, and landed at Halifax, Canada. They came to Hazard, Nebraska to settle, as they had relatives there, the Spangburgs and the Petersons.

They were both baptised and confirmed in the Danish Lutheran Faith.

They moved from Hazard to a Danish community south of Mason City, Nebraska in 1901. In 1906 the Krichau family moved back to a farm they purchased 5 miles northeast of Hazard.

They continued to live here until 1937 when they moved into the village of Hazard and purchased the Jacobson house where they lived until their deaths. Anna died in 1951 and Jens in 1956. They were buried at the Ravenna Cemetery.

To this union seven sons and one daughter were born.

Hans married Christina Hohlfeld; Peter married Anna Munster; Edward married Dora Rasmussen; Maurice married Ruby Reiter; Christina married Otha Lovitt; Christian died in fancy; Arthur never married and Elmer married Sigrid Tvedt.

Source:
Wheels of Time: A Centennial History of Hazard Nebraska
Published 1986
Page 137

Note:
This writing incorrectly identifies their marriage year as 1892, when in fact it is 1893, as noted on their Marriage License.

Note:
This writing incorrectly identifies the vessel they emigrated on as the Tigtana, when in fact it was the Wangurie as noted on Jens’ naturalization papers.

Jens R. Krichau Obituary

June 7, 2011 By Wade Leave a Comment

Jens R. Krichau, a well-known farmer and resident of the Hazard community since 1893 passed away April 6, 1956, after several weeks of serious illness, at the home of his son, Edward, at Ravenna.

Mr. Krichau was born in Solsted, North Slesvig, Denmark, on July 26, 1866, and was 89 years, 8 months of age at his death. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

In 1893 he came to America and in September of that year was united in marriage to Anna Rhode and they settled on a farm near Hazard. To this union was born seven sons and one daughter. Surviving are five sons, Hans of Carlisle, Ia., Edward, Ravenna, Maurice, Bladen, Arthur, Ravenna and Elmer of Columbia, Iowa; and the daughter, Christina Lovitt of Mason City. There are also 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

His wife preceded him in death on July 3, 1951. Also two sons, one in infancy and Peter on August 18, 1938, at the result of an accident.

He was a kind and loving father and grandfather, and was always thoughtful of others.

Funeral services were conducted from hazard Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, with Rev. A.L. Embree officiating. Pall bearers were all grandsons. Interment was at Highland Park cemetery, Ravenna.

Anna Rhode Krichau Obituary

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Anna Rhode Krichau was born in Host North Schleswig, Denmark, on Feb. 14, 1868, and passed away at her home in Hazard, July 8, 1951, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 19 days. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

In January 1893 she came to America and on Sept. 9, 1893, she was united in marriage to Jens Krichau and settled on a farm near Hazard. To this union was born seven sons and one daughter.

Surviving are her husband, five sons and one daughter: Hans of Swan, Ia., Edward of Ravenna, Maurice of Bladen, Christina Lovitt of Mason City, Arthur of Ravenna and Elmer of Swan, Iowa. Also 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. One sister, Hanna Knudsen, of Woodstock, Ill., and one brother, Christ Rhode, of Denmark.

Preceding her in death are two sons, one in infancy and Peter on Augst 18, 1938.

She was a kind and loving mother, wife and grandmother and she was always willing ot help any one in need.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 6th, from the Methodist church in Hazard. Rev. Lee Brigden, the pastor, was assisted by Rev. E.C. Fad in conducting the service. Pall bearers were the grandchildren. Interment was in Highland cemetery at Ravenna.