The Contributors to the Krumnow Cookbook (1999)

Below you will find autobiographical information on the cooks and their relatives who were kind enough to donate recipes for this project. I've tried to include the author's exact words from their letters I received.

Blackwell, Joan – Joan is the oldest of 6 children of Arthur and Louise Krumnow. She is a fun travel companion and good sister-in-law of Phyllis Krumnow.

Haubert, Karen – My name is Karen Haubert (Krumnow). My parents are Gustav and Dorothy Krumnow. I live in the country outside of Fremont, Ohio. I enjoy living in the country working with my vegetable and flower garden. We have an acre of land. My husband is Gary and he is in the Tool & Die trade at Crescent Manufacturing Company making all kinds of razor blades. We have been married for 22 years.
We have two children. Lisa, 20, is a junior in college, studying to be a medical secretary. Charles, 17, is a senior in high school. He will be going to college to study electricity. Both have summer jobs and keep very busy.
I work at Costume Holiday House as a seamstress. I supervise 5 sewers. We are kept very busy.

Krumnow, Dana – Dana is married to Aaron Krumnow, the son of Phyllis & Robert Krumnow. They live in the Rock Creek area just outside of Waco. They have a new little girl named Brittany Jo who was born in April 1997. Dana is becoming a real good cook.

Krumnow, Dianne – I was once asked what my last name was. I replied "Krum - now", stressing both syllables to make it clear. Upon hearing my response, the gentleman asked, "What were you before?" Anyway, I've always been a Krumnow. My father was Ervin, one of the seven sons of Albert and Bertha (Butzin) Krumnow. I graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. I moved from my hometown, Elmore in northwestern Ohio to Marion in Central Ohio to begin teaching in Marion City Schools. I have been teaching third grade there for 22 years and plan to teach third grade until I get it right. I received my masters degree from Ohio State University. I've recently become the owner of my own marketing company. Both teaching and running a business keep me busy, but I do find time to draw, do cross stitch, and play the accordion and guitar. I also have a collection of angels that I started at the age of 9 or ten.

Krumnow, Edgar & Johnnie – Edgar was born on November 24, 1914 in Otto, Texas to Oscar Hugo Krumnow and Katie (Wetzel) Krumnow. Both are deceased and buried in Perry Cemetery in Perry, Texas. Married Johnnie Hobclay on July 10, 1937. Edgar and Johnnie have two sons, Charles and Kenneth.
Charles was born on August 20, 1943 to Edgar and Johnnie Krumnow. He has two children Melinda b. 6/19/64 and Ty Ray b. 8/10/73.
Kenneth was born on October 22, 1947 to Edgar & Johnnie Krumnow. He has two children Kevin b. 8/3/69 and James b. 2/16/73.

Krumnow, L.A. – He was born seven and a half months before the DAY OF INFAMY. His birth was proclaimed by the evening mail train as it pulled out of the little Northwest Ohio flatland village of Elmore.
Raised on rich farmland about 12 miles west of Fremont, Ohio, he never got out of Ohio until he was almost nineteen years old. Since then however it has been Texas, California, Bermuda, California, Ohio, California, Chicago, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
His working careers include such diverse positions as Plant Controller in the baking and dog food industries, foreman in a pizza crust factory, custodian in a public school system, Chapter President of a union, Telemarketing manager, Deconner in the nuclear power industry, public speaker, and Business Manager for a Funeral Home. He is a writer also. (freelance - That means he hasn't been paid.!?)
He is divorced, has a grown son, Bruce, and daughter, Kim. He also has a very special lady, C.J., in his life.

Krumnow, May – I am a Krumnow thru marriage. I was a Lemke. I met Julius by a blind date. We dated for 2 years, and got married on June 8, 1938. We have six children, fourteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren. All of the grandchildren have graduated high school and the first great grandchild graduated in 1997. Julius was born March 22, 1913 and passed away January 15, 1992. I was born January 24, 1928. (Do I have anyone there on my date?)
I like to crochet, play cards and nature shows on T.V. The best times are when our families all get together at reunions and other times. We always have a good time.
Editorial Note: May Krumnow also sent Randy & I have a lovely dish towel when we started the cookbook project and it still hangs proudly in our kitchen.
May Krumnow passed away in 2006

Krumnow, Robert A. and Phyllis – We met in the summer of 1960. My family moved from Waco to Caron Dr. in Robinson, TX. Just down the road from Robert’s family Aurthur and Louise Krumnow. We started dating that year which was held at the old Otto school house. We married on May 31, 1962. Built our 1st house in 1963 in Robinson. In July of 1965, Dana Lynn was born. In May of 1968 was when our twins were born. Roger Allen & Ronald Arthur lived 2 days. Then in Jan 16, 1972, Aaron Goodson was born. Then to our surprise, in Oct of 1973, we had Darrell Wayne.
Robert has always been a home builder. He learned this trade from his dad. He is also a very good craftsman with wood. I enjoy sewing, cooking and keeping our grandkids. We have 4 boys and 1 girl.
The Krumnow reunions have always been a big part of our lives. Robert has never missed any.

Krumnow, Ruth M. – As to how I am a Krumnow. I was married to one of the twin sons of Albert and Bertha Krumnow, Ervin by name. He passed away 18 years ago after surgery for a malignant brain tumor. We had two children.
David is 46, works for Chrysler Corp. and is married to Carole. They have 2 daughters. Angela, 18, graduated this year and is working at Pharm in Bowling Green and plans on taking up Physical Therapy and Nursing next year. Janice is 16 and a sophomore, one time she's going to be a Vet, the next a Lawyer, so who knows. Carole works at the Drug store.
Dianne our daughter is an Elementary Education teacher in Marion, Ohio. She is beginning her 23rd year of teaching at the same school. Not married. She owns her own home in a housing complex in the country, just south of Marion.
I'm 69. I operated my own Beauty Salon for 20 years. I had to retire because of severe osteo-arthritis. Don't get around very good, but am always busy nevertheless. I do a lot of church work. Serve on Church Council on the board of education, and on the Stewardship and Evangelism committee. I also serve as a Mission Growth representative for our circle on the board. Am a Rachel Circle Rep, also Rep for our church for Wernbe Children’s' Home. I fold the weekly church bulletins and put the Parish Monthly newsletter together after it's off of the press. Do a lot of phoning for the Pastor. Guess that's about it for the Church.
My favorite hobby is crocheting. Guess I sorta like to boast a little about having made 181 large afghans. Have 4 to make before Xmas. Might make it to 200 if I last that long. I also have made Baby afghans, sweaters of all kinds, vests, pillows, hanger covers, dish cloths, pot holders, towel toppers, you name it and I guess I've made it. I also love to make things with needlepoint on plastic canvas. I have made over 100 doorstops of all kinds from barns, butter churns, dogs, cats, cows, college sports emblems, tote bags, and about anything you can find in that, I've done it.
Since I can't do much walking I do get a lot accomplished having to sit a lot. I also like to cook and my body shows it. Bill said I should be sure and get my German Baked Bean recipe off to you. He and Jim were quite excited about their trip to Riesel and certainly felt you folks were very gracious and showed them a good time and made them feel very much at home. We had our reunion yesterday and they showed the videos and told all about their most enjoyable visit.

Krumnow, William E. (Bill) & Sue – I am the oldest of four boys born on March 18, 1948 to August N. and Hildred May Snyder Krumnow (Nov 2, 1914 - June 21, 1992 and Sep 3, 1916 - May 27, 1987). My father was the second son of six brothers to Albert F. and Bertha Butzine Krumnow. On my mother's side we are direct great grandsons of Governor Bradford of the colony (Plymouth or Jamestown). My great grandmother on my mother's side was a cousin of Samuel Morse, of Morse code fame. Her name was Sarah Marie Myerhalty. I graduated from Harris Elmore in 1966 and from Bowling Green State University in 1970 with a teaching degree. I taught kindergarten for 6 years and third grade along with some adult education courses. I also worked on one of the dept of education teams for intervention in early childhood. I married Susan Ann Carnahan on November 26, 1971. Our son, Brenton Kyle, was born on January 18, 1973 and our daughter, Julie Ann, was born on June 19, 1979. I have been an elementary principal for 16 years in Fremont, Ohio. Susan is a third grade teacher.
My longtime hobby has been gardening. I picked the hobby up from my grandmother Snyder who always had a garden. I specialize in flowers and many people comment on how beautiful things are. I like music and creating things, especially from the garden. I also sing in the Hayes V.M. Church choir.

Krumnow Schmid, Ruby – Ruby is married to Robert Schmid and is the daughter of Ed and Lydia Krumnow.

Overman, Betty – Betty is the daughter of W.D. and Francis Clark. She has three sons: Randy, Jeff, and Gary.
She graduated from St. Edwards University in Austin with a degree in business. Betty works for the City of Austin as a buyer (recently retired in 2003). She is an excellent gardener and cook.
Her second oldest son Jeff married Sue on February 14, 1993. They have three children: Ben, Katie, and Anna. Jeff has his own business designing homes.
Her youngest son, Gary, graduated from Southwest Texas with a B.A. in Business. Gary owns his own legal copy business in New Jersey. Gary and Carol married on June 13, 1997. They have a daughter, Emily.
Update: Twins, Emily and Grace
Betty passed away on December 10, 2005

Overman, Randy & Azucena – Randy is the oldest son of Betty and Gordon Overman, born on April 22, 1960 in Waco, Texas. Randy and Azucena Overman were married on June 14, 1986. He works for the Texas Municipal League handling the networks and databases. His hobbies include slot car racing, baseball card and stamp collecting, reading science fiction, and tearing apart their home computer.
Azucena was born on April 27, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas to Douglas and Santa Rockstead. She graduated as valedictorian from Rio Hondo High School and graduated with a B.S. degree in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin. She recently returned to UT to get her MBA and works as a marketing manager. Her hobbies include painting, traveling, learning foreign languages, and creating things, like cookbooks, on computers.

Sager, Vera – When we try recipes at our house the whole family comments on it and we tell whoever made it what we do and don’t like about it. The next time the recipe is made we change it. Glenn and I have even gotten Michael and Wendy to take recipes and change anything they think would taste better or different. We used to have to watch Michael though, he likes hot (very hot) things.
I belong to Julius and May (Lemke) Krumnow. I'm the fourth one in the family (also known as the oldest of the young half of the family as there are 10.5 years between Lester and me).
Glenn and I have been married for 38 years. Glenn is a retired sheet metal worker, and I am the office clerk for American Welding and Tank in Fremont, OH. We live in the country between Toledo and Port Clinton, near Lake Erie and the Islands.
We have two grown children: Michael, 34 and Wendy, 31. Both have a great appreciation for the art of cooking because of the experimentation that we encouraged them to with cooking when they were younger.
Michael is a carpenter in northwest Ohio, and is married with two boys ages 2 and 4 (Jaxon and Konnor respectively). He enjoys camping and anything outdoors.
Wendy graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2000 and is currently working part-time as an administrative assistant. She is also married and has a two-year-old named Alexander. She enjoys cooking, home improvements and exercising.

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