Donald Howard Krumpos

Lifespan: 1924-09-28 — 1964-06-11

Summary

Born 28 Sep 1924 in Wisconsin; son of Lawrence Antone Krumpos and Matilda Henrietta Schneider.
Married Dorothy Elaine Coppersmith on 27 Sep 1947 in Green Bay.
Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII (ARM2).
After the war, became Postmaster of West De Pere — a role that echoes Henry Martin (Postmaster of Sevastopol, 4 generations earlier). Known in the community through his work there; older residents who remember him typically mention the post office.
Was a Boy Scout Leader together with Dorothy; sons Jim and Keith both achieved Eagle Scout.
Died 11 Jun 1964 in Green Bay at age 39; buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, De Pere.
Grandson Don (Donald A. Krumpos) is named after him but never knew him.

Relationships

• Parents: Lawrence Antone Krumpos & Matilda Henrietta Schneider
• Spouse: Dorothy Elaine Coppersmith (1928–2002)
• Children:
  • Keith Lester Krumpos (1950–2015)
  • Catherine Krumpos (1952–1965)
  • James Krumpos
  • Steven Krumpos
  • Debra Krumpos
  • Kim Krumpos
  • Carol Krumpos

Sources

• Little Chute Genealogy entry (Person ID I198039, last modified 2019)
• Green Bay Press Gazette (obituary references)
• Military service inscription: “Wisconsin ARM2 US Navy WWII”

Research Notes

• Verify exact marriage certificate details with Brown County records.
• Add Navy service record (DD-214).