Doris M Krogman

Mrs. Doris M. Krogman, age 78 of Atlantic, formerly of Remsen, IA, passed away at Cass Health in Atlantic, IA., on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Doris was born October 5th, 1946, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars, IA., to Lloyd Kriege of Remsen, IA, and Martha Kriege (Konz) of Granville, IA. She graduated from Remsen Union High School in 1964 and attended Westmar College. She later attained an associate’s degree from NCC in Sheldon, IA.

She married James Joseph Krogman of Alton, IA, on August 6th, 1966, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA. They resided in Orange City, IA for 2 years. For a period of 1 year she was a single parent, working and raising their newborn son, John, while James served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon James’ discharge, they made their home in Alton, IA, for the next 16 years.

She was an active member of the Alton community while raising her family, along with serving as a 2nd mother to countless children that inevitably came through the revolving front door of the Krogman home.

In 1986, the family moved to the Krogman farm as it was the dream of Jim’s to own and restore the historic Krogman farm. Doris was initially reluctant, but over the course of the next 30+ years, it was their mutual labor of love. They restored it to a rural oasis and nature preserve that was admired and enjoyed by all.

Doris served in multiple management positions at NW Mutual Insurance and Alton Home & Lumber. She continued her career as a Commercial Supervisor for 25 years with Westel Systems in Remsen, IA, until her retirement in 2011.

She was a member of the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. She was a volunteer with many organizations in her lifetime, including the Cub Scouts of America and the Cass Health Auxiliary. She was also a very active member of the Democratic Party, an avid conservationist, and a defender of human rights.

Doris was a true warrior in every sense of the word. Her friends and family admired her for her love of family, selfless attitude, and her unwavering resiliency in times of medical hardship. She was truly a benevolent mother, relative, friend or acquaintance.

Survivors include her sons, John (Lisa) Krogman of Atlantic, IA, Max (Shannon) Krogman of Atlanta, GA, granddaughters Alison Krogman of Des Moines, IA, Lauren Krogman of North Liberty, IA, Ava Krogman and Tess Krogman both of Atlanta, GA, sisters Mary Ann (Kieth) McClain of Powell, WY, Charleene (Stan) Stigge of Mt. Pleasant, IA, brothers Richard (Sharron) Kriege of Skiatook, OK, Louis (Karen Kriege of Iowa City, IA, Robert (JoAnn) Kriege of Skiatook, OK, James (Carol) Kriege of Red Feather Lakes, CO, brothers, sisters in-law Mary (Wayne) Bailey of Alton, IA, and Mary Ann (Donald) Krogman of Le Mars, IA, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband James, parents Lloyd & Martha Kriege, brother Charles Kriege, Mother & Father in-law Henry & Pearl Krogman, in-laws Donald Krogman and Jack & Myrna Krogman.

Public visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, IA, with Fr. Trevor Chicoine as the celebrant. A luncheon will be held following the Mass in the reception room of the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Alton, IA.

A celebration of life gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Sioux Golf & Country Club (1112 6th Ave, Alton, IA 51003).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cass Health Hospital Auxiliary, or the Tyler Cancer Center. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Atlantic.