Minerd.com Biography Philip D. and Caroline (Johnson) Krick of Van Wert County, OH and Mt. Pleasant, MI

Home

Philip D. Krick
(1861-1947)

Carrie and Philip Krick, 1914 - courtesy John Krick

Philip D. Krick was born on Aug. 23, 1861 on the family farm in Monroe Township near Monroeville, Allen County, IN, the son of Emanuel and Sarah Elizabeth "Betsy" (Minerd) Krick.

On Oct. 7, 1886., at the age of 23, Philip entered into the rite of marriage with 19-year-old Kansas native Caroline Johnson (1867-1946) in Allen County. The Monroeville Breeze noted that she was "the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Johnson, of the Central Hotel."

They bore at least seven children together -- Mary G. Herman, Nellie B. Bowman, Lloyd R. Krick, LeRoy Clayton "Roy" Krick, Earl Dayton/Dalton Krick, Ethel May Krick and one unknown.

In the early years of marriage they lived in Indiana. Philip and his business partner Henry Krick are thought to have been the proprietors of the Krick & Krick livery, feed, stable and harness shop in the early 1890s in Monroeville, serving the community's horse-centered transportation system. The business was sold in November 1889 to Marshal Rose, with the Fort Wayne Sentinel saying, "Marshal Rose has gone into the harness business. He has purchased the harness shop formerly run by Philip Krick."

The family moved its residence in 1890 or 1891 to Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, OH. By 1900, the census shows them in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, OH, and working as farmers. They lived in Michigan for a brief time, circa 1907, when daughter Ethel was born, but returned to Van Wert, where they lived when the federal census of 1910 was made.

By 1906, the Kricks relocated back to Michigan. Census records show that in 1910, they lived on a farm along a road between Sections 30 and 31 in Chippewa Township, Isabella County, apparently near the town of Shepherd.

Van Wert's landmark amphitheatre, 1906

Later, they dwelled in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, with an address of Oak Street. They endured the sudden and untimely death of their son Roy in 1942.

Sadly, Caroline passed away at the age of 79 on Jan. 25, 1946. Her remains were lowered into eternal repose in Riverside Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.

Tragically, as with his brother John 15 years earlier, Philip was killed in an automobile accident. He perished on Oct. 15, 1947 in Saginaw County, MI. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported on Oct. 19, 1947, that "Van Wert relatives of Phillip D. Krick, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., have been advised of his accidental death in a traffic mishap near his home. No details were learned." The Lansing State Journal said that he had been "struck by an automobile in Saginaw, which was the cause of his death." The funeral and burial services were held in Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. [Find-a-Grave]

~ Daughter Mary Gertrude (Krick) Herman ~

Daughter Mary Gertrude Krick (1888-1978) was born on April 8, 1888 near Monroeville, Allen County, IN.

She made the move to Shepherd, Isabella County, MI with her parents and younger siblings. At the age of 22, in 1910, she lived at home and worked as a servant with a private family.

At the age of 22, on Aug. 22, 1910, Mary was joined in wedlock with Pennsylvania native Palmer L. Herman (Jan. 10, 1889-1968). Their nuptials were held in Cadillac, the county seat of Wexford County, MI.

They are believed to have been the parents of Charles Ozro Herman.

The federal census enumerations of 1920 and 1930 show them in Saginaw, MI, with him employed as a "repairer" and mechanic in a garage.

Their residence in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s was in Breckenridge, MI.

Sadness cascaded over the family at Palmer's death in Breckenridge five days before Christmas in 1968. Burial was in the local Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Mary succumbed to the spectre of death in Alma, MI on March 22, 1978.

Son Charles Ozro Herman (1927-1993) was born on Sept. 4, 1927 in Mount Pleasant, MI. On Aug. 20, 1950, in St. Louis, MI, he tied the marital cord with Phyllis Bertine Beebe (1928-1996). The Hermans made their home in Lincoln and Shepherd, Isabella County, MI. Together, they bore four children -- Robert Herman, Alan Scott Herman, Larry Herman and Susan Herman. The marrige is believed to have ended in divorce, with her marrying again to (?) Delong. Then on Nov. 19, 1974, he wed asecond time to Berit L. Olsen Horton (1944- ? ), an immigrant from Norway and the daughter of Arne and Solveig Olsen. She brought stepchildren into the union, among them Roy Arnie Olsen, Terry Horton and Tammy Horton. Sadly, Charles was spirited away by the angel of death on Feb. 18, 1993. The remains were laid to rest in Lincoln Township Cemetery. Berit appears to have outlived her spouse by many years and endured the death of her son Roy in 2022.

Grandson Robert Herman (1951-2012) was born on Oct. 20, 1951 in Alma, MI. He grew to manhood in St. Louis, MI. On May 18, 1974, he entered into marriage with Carolyn Brice ( ? - ? ). They exchanged their vows in Alma. Together, they bore two children -- Jason Herman and Darcy. Their final residence together was in Vestaburg, MI. Said the Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, "Bob was an avid woodworker and Jack-of-all-trades. He was known throughout the area as a go to expert for any project or 'disaster' to befall a family or friend’s home, car, yard or even bathroom. He often gave his time to help without asking for anything in return [and] took pride in the time he spent as the Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 609." Sadly, death snatched him away in Plano, TX at the age of 60 on Jan. 15, 2012.

Great-grandson Jason Herman married Kate. They put down roots in Prudenville.

Great-granddaughter Darcy Herman wed Adam. The pair settled in Princeton, TX and are the parents of Sara Lynn and Addison.

Grandson Alan Scott Herman (1957-2017) was born on Oct. 25, 1957. He was the father of Samuel Herman and Marie Herman. Sadly, Alan died in Lansing, MI on Feb. 23, 2017, at the age of 59. His remains were cremated, and his obituary appeared in the Mount Pleasant Morning Sun.
Grandson Susan Herman ( ? - ? ) tied the marital cord with (?) Marr ( ? - ? ).

Grandson Larry Herman (1953-2012) was born on June 7, 1953 in Alma, MI. He was joined in wedlock with Janet ( ? - ? ). She brought a stepson to the union, Calvin Morris. Larry also was the father of Angela Herman. The family migrated to a home at Lower Lake, CA. At one point in his life he earned a living as a well driller. Larry passed away in Lansing, MI on Feb. 2, 2012, just 18 days after the death of his brother Robert. A memorial service was held in Middletown, CA at the local Lions Club, and an obituary was published in the Lake County Record-Bee.

Step-grandson Roy Arnie Olsen (1961-2022) was born on Sept. 5, 1961 in Grand Haven, MI. In boyhood he spent lengths of time with his grandparents in Grand Haven, assisting with farm chores and attending a Lutheran Church. At the age of 20, circa 1981, he relocated to Lansing, MI. He was united in matrimony on Dec. 20, 1987 with Debra Lynn Espie ( ? - ? ). Their marriage endured the ups and downs of 38 years together. Three daughters born to this union were Jenny Davis, Jessica Madden and Jamie Olson. They made a longtime home in Lansing. Said an oibituary, "Everyone would call him big papa. He was loud at times but most of the time he was just a big soft teddy bear... He was a big strong Norwegian man who liked to fish, hunt, cook, play cards, watch car racing, cop drama shows like CIS and Law-n-Order." He died on Jan. 28, 2022. Pastor Matt Smith led the funeral rites, with burial in Wacousta Cemetery.

Step-grandson Terry Horton ( ? - ? )

Step-granddaughter Tammy Horton ( ? - ? )

~ Daughter Nellie Bly (Krick) Bowman ~

Daughter Nellie Bly Krick (1890-1985) was born in May 1890 in Ohio.

She appears to have been named for the pioneering investigative journalist Nellie Bly of Pittsburgh, who broke ground as a woman in that field and who made fame by traveling around the world in just 72 days in 1888, just two years before our Nellie was born.

Nellie's namesake, a famed journalist
Courtesy Library of Congress

As did her elder sister Mary, Nellie supported herself in 1910 by working as a private family servant in Chippewa Township, Isabella County. She moved to Michigan with her family and in 1914 lived in Chippewa Township, Isabella County.

On Nov. 25, 1914, the 24-year-old Nellie was wedded to 23-year-old farmer Forrest Leroy Bowman (1891-1961), son of Joseph and Eliza (Eck) Bowman. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. W.F. Kring, was held at Mount Pleasant, in a double ceremony with her brother Lloyd Krick and his new wife Anna Flannery.

Nellie dwelled in Shepherd, MI in 1927, Breckenridge, MI in 1942 and in Gordanville, MI in 1947.

Together, the couple bore these children -- Iva M. Turner, Roy Bowman, Delton Bowman and Helen McQueen.

The federal census enumeration of 1940 shows the family in Lincoln, Isabella County, with Forest and son Delton laboring as farmers.

Forrest surrendered to the angel of death in 1961.

Nellie outlived her spouse by 24 years. Death spirited her away in 1985.

Daughter Iva M. Bowman ( ? -2020) was born in (?) in Shepherd, MI. As a young woman during World War II, she moved to Detroit and obtained employement with DeSota Car Company, laboring as a "Rosie the Riveter" and doing her part to help the United States' war effort. She was joined in wedlock with a co-worker, Frederick C. Turner ( ? - ? ). A trio of children born to this couple were Frederick K. Turner, Cynthia M. Turner and Mark K. Turner. Said the Detroit Free Press, "Iva's love for art was evident at a young age, but she did not pursue her passion until the early 1970s. While working at Montgomery Ward she became an art instructor at the YWCA in Wyandotte as well as an instructor at the Masters Frame and Art in Southgate. She eventually went on to open her own studio in Taylor Michigan. Iva was active with Wayne County Community College, the Downriver Council for the Arts, The Acanthus Art Society, The Creative Art Society (Formerly the Downriver Arts and Crafts Guild and Art Ambience) and the Wyandotte Art Fair. Her great joy though was the Michigan Gallery in Detroit Michigan." She enjoyed meeting and collaborating with other eclectic artists for classes, displays, fundraising events and travel to see other artists. Her final residence was in Southgate, MI. She died at home in April 2020. Her photograph accompanied her obituary in the Free Press. Her friends at the Creative Art Society established a scholarship in her name.

Son Roy S. Bowman (1927-2010) was born on Nov. 20, 1927 in Shepherd, MI. He is known to have served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of corporal. Otherwise spent his entire life in his hometown. He earned a living for many years as a truck driver. Roy does not appear to have reproduced. Sadly, at the age of 82, in Schnepp Health Center in St. Louis, Gratiot County, he died on Aug. 31, 2010. His remains were cremated and placed into repose in Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd. An obituary was published in the Mount Pleasant (MI) Morning Sun.

Son Delton Perry Bowman (1919-2004) was born on May 10, 1919 in Isabella County, MI. He obtained a grammar school education. He stood 5 feet, 7 inches tall in young manhood and weighed 140 lbs. A bachelor at the age of 20, in 1940, Delton lived with his parents and worked on their farm in Shepherd, Isabella County. During World War II, he joined the U.S. Army at Fort Custer, MI in April 1942 and continued his term until discharge in December 1945. His years after that are shrouded in silence. The angel of death cleaved him away on Feb. 2, 2004. Interment was in Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd.

Daughter Helen Bowman (1917-1975) was born on April 9, 1917. In 1935, she entered into marriage with Lyle A. McQueen (March 21, 1913-1994), son of William and Daisy (Willis) McQueen. The couple resided in Isabella County, MI in the late 1930s. The two known children of the pair were LaVerne J. "Vern" McQueen and Harold McQueen. Said an obituary, "He lived in the Isabella and Gratiot county area all his life. He farmed for many years, and worked for more than 20 years with General Electric and Hitachi Magnetics in Edmore." There is evidence to suggest that the couple separated. Helen passed away on Nov. 10, 1975 in Petoskey, MI. Burial was in Moddersville West Cemetery in Missaukee County, MI. The mysterious word "Relyea" was inscribed on the face of her grave marker. Lyle spent the balance of his years in Riverdale. At the age of 81 he died at Gratiot Community Hospital on Dec. 4, 1994. Officiating was Rev. Bea Rose, pastor of the Lincoln Road United Methodist Church. The remains were lowered under the sod of Green Cemetery.

Grandson LaVerne J. "Vern" McQueen (1939-2006) was born on Oct. 8, 1939 in Isabella County, MI. When he was 28 years of age, on May 25, 1968, he entered into marriage with Susan Neighorn ( ? - ? ). The three children in this family were April Humphrey, Terry Anderson and Tim Anderson. Said an obituary, Vern "spent most of his life working on the family farm where he was raised. Vern enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycling." Their last home together was at Lake Isabella, MI. Vern passed away at home at the age of 66 on July 24, 2006. Pastor Tony Karns preached the funeral sermon, with burial in Green Cemetery.

Great-granddaughter April tied the knot with Shane Humphrey and settled in Mecosta, MI.

Great-grandchild Terry Anderson lived in Weidman, MI in 2006.

Great-grandson Tim Anderson relocated to Colorado Springs, CO.

Grandson Harold McQueen ( ? - ? ) married Joyce. Their brood of two offspring included Michele Kohn and Michael McQueen. They made a residence in 2006 in Riverdale, MI.

~ Son Lloyd Raymond Krick ~

Son Lloyd Raymond Krick (1891-1965) was born on Oct. 23, 1891 in Van Wert County, OH.

He migrated to Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MI. At the age of 23, on Nov. 25, 1914, he married 23-year-old Anna "Annie" Flannery (1891-1967), daughter of John and Mary (Snider) Flannery of Union Township. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. W.F. Kring, was held at Mount Pleasant, in a double ceremony with his sister Nellie Krick and her new husband Forest Bowman.

Krick sisters Doris and Joyce - courtesy John Krick

They became the parents of two known daughters, Doris M. Ball and Joyce Eleanor Tash. A baby boy died in infancy on April 27, 1916.

When the 1920 federal census was taken, the Kricks -- both age 28 -- lived on a farm in Coe, Isabella County.

During the 1920s, Lloyd obtained work as a street sweeper for the City of Lansing in Ingham County, MI. He eventually became a truck driver for the city. Their homes over the years were in Mount Pleasant and Shepherd before a move in about 1924 to Lansing. Their dwelling place in 1930-1940 was at 1032 May Street.

He made news and was pictured in the Lansing State Journal in 1956 when changing a street sign, replacing the old "1st Street" with "7th Avenue" to comply with a policy change that most avenues run north and south. He finally retired as foreman with the Public Works Department, retiring in 1955.

Lloyd and Annie marked their golden wedding anniversary in November 1964 with a family dinner at the Lights Restaurant. The State Journal printed a related article about the happy event.

Lloyd passed away in Lansing at the age of 74 on Dec. 5, 1965. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in DeWitt, Clinton County.

The widowed Anna outlived her husband by about a year-and-a-half. During that time, she moved to 2217 Forest Avenue in Lansing. She died in a local hospital at the age of 75 on July 10, 1967. The State Journal also ran her obituary.

Daughter Doris M. Krick (1923-2011) was born on Nov. 17, 1923 in Lansing, MI. News of her birth was announced in the Lansing State Journal. She entered into marriage with John M. Ball ( ? - ? ). Children borne of this union were Jackson Ball and Thomas J. Ball. Their dwelling-place in 1965 was in Lansing. Doris earned a living through her work for Arbaughs and Knapps and finally the City of Lansing, a position from which she retired. In retirement, in 2004, she moved to Florida to be near her son and established a new home at Lake Mary, FL. She died there at the age of 87 on July 11, 2011.

Grandson Jackson Ball was united in matrimony with Gail. Two daughters in this family are believed to be Julie Ball and Karen Ball. The Balls lived in Florida circa 2004.

Grandson Thomas J. Ball ( ? - ? )

Daughter Joyce Eleanor Krick (1931-2019) was born on June 14, 1931 in Lansing. She was a 1949 graduate of Eastern High School. On Feb. 25, 1956, she tied the marital cord with Roger Tash ( ? - ? ), son of Allie Tash of Jackson, MI. She was pictured in an story about the upcoming wedding in the Lansing State Journal. He brought a stepson into the union, Michael Task. A duo of offspring produced by the second marriage were David L. Task and Sandra Task. They settled in Spring Arbor, where they raised their children and lived for two decades until Roger's untimely death. Joyce then returned to Lansing where she stayed for good. Her final years were spent at Covington Woods and Timber Ridge Vista Springs. The State Journal once said she "was a kind and loving soul..." With her health in decline, Joyce was admitted to Hospice House of Lansing, and died there on Nov. 14, 2019. She was pictured in her State Journal obituary.

Step-grandson Michael Task married Therese.

Grandson David L. Task wed Tara and relocated to Snowmass, CO. They are the parents of Nellie Tash.

Granddaughter Sandra Task was joined in wedlock with Dean Cupples. The pair settled in Laingsburg, MI. Together they bore a son, Jeb Cupples.

~ Son LeRoy Clayton "Roy" Krick ~

Son LeRoy Clayton "Roy" Krick (1894-1942) was born on Aug. 25, 1894 in Van Wert, OH.

At the age of eight, in 1902, he migrated with his parents to a farm at Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MI.

In about 1920, he was named assistant superintendent of streets in Mount Pleasant, MI. He continued to perform this work for two decades. Then when his supervisor Arthur Livingston was forced to resign due to poor health, he was promoted in 1940 to superintendent.

Roy was united in wedlock on Aug. 1, 1931 with Treva E. McNeil (1908-1966). He was 13 years older than his bride.

They produced one known son, Donald LeRoy Krick, who died at birth on March 10, 1932.

In 1940, federal census records show that their residence was on South Mission Street.

Heartache shook the family when Roy died "very suddenly" at home on Aug. 19, 1942, at the age of 47. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, with Rev. C.W. MacKenzie presiding. An obituary was published in the Lansing State Journal, which said that "Although he had been ill for a week, his death came as a severe shock to his relatives and friends and the men he was working with."

Treva outlived her husband by nearly a quarter of a century. She passed into eternity in Isabella County on June 27, 1966 and rests beside her husband. Their red barre granite grave marker is badly stained.

~ Son Earl Dayton Krick ~

Son Earl Dayton/Dalton Krick (1897-1970) was born on Christmas Eve 1896 in Van Wert County, OH.

During World War I, Earl served in the U.S. Army, as a private with the Headquarters Company of the 40th Field Artillery.

In 1921, he married Jeanette "Jean" McKenzie (1899-1993).

They produced two known children -- Earl Phillip "Phil" Krick and Nelson Krick.

The 1940 federal census shows the family making its home along East Broadway in Mount Pleasant, MI. That year, with an eighth grade education, Earl earned a living as a truck driver.

Tragically, Earl died in a fishing accident in Clare, MI on July 28, 1970, at the age of 72. Wrote a cousin, "While fishing with a friend he had a bite on the line and stood up while in a canoe The canoe rolled over and Earl never came back up. He didn't know how to swim." Entombment was in Owen Cemetery in Saginaw County, MI. [Find-a-Grave]

As a widow, Jeanette lived for another 23 years. The Grim Reaper gathered her up in 1993, at the age of 95 or 96. She sleeps for the ages aside her spouse in Owen Cemetery.

Son Earl "Philip" Krick (1924-2020) was born on May 19, 1924 in Lansing, MI. At the age of 18, he lived in Saginaw, MI and in 1942 graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. On Feb. 6, 1943, he was united in matrimony with Joyce Marie Mulvany (June 3, 1926-2016), daughter of Otto E. and Ruth Mulvany of Shepherd, MI. Their marriage held fast over the highs and lows of an extraordinary 73 years. Joyce was a 1943 graduate of Shepherd High School. During World War II, Philip joined the U.S. Army and served in its 96th Army Ground Forces Band. The family's longtime home was on Lambros Drive in Midland, MI. Their trio of children were James Phillip Krick, Frances Suzanne Gust Southworth and John Michael Krick. Philip was employed in the data processing department of Dow Chemical, retiring in 1983. He played piano over the years with bands in Bay City and Saginaw and the Midland Rotary Band. He also is believed to have written the music for lyricist William H. Gentry for a song they copyrighted in November 1953, "Ev'ry Monday Is Mine." In her own right, Joyce was employed by local dentist Dr. Donald Carlsen as a chair-side assistant, and later as a receptionist for dentists Dr. Richard Phillips and Dr. Kay Gable. They belonged to the First United Methodist Church of Midland, and in retirement spent their winters in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Sadly, Joyce passed away at the age of 90 on Sept. 9, 2016. Pam Buchholz led the funeral rites in the family church. At the time the count of her survivors was eight grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three threat-great grandchildren. Philip lived for another three-and-a-half years. Death swept him away on April 20, 2020. Burial was in Midland City Cemetery. Some of their family history data has been published on the Long Family website, LongsNuthouse.com.

Brothers John and James Krick
Courtesy John Michael Krick

Grandson James Phillip Krick (1943-living) was born in 1943. During the Vietnam War, in 1963, the 20-year-old joined the U.S. Navy. His tour of duty included service aboard the USS Guadalupe off the Vietnam coast. James entered into marriage on Feb. 16, 1963 with Karen Witte (Feb. 6, 1945-2022). The pair put down roots in Homassa Springs, FL. They became the parents of four -- Craig Krick, Thadd Krick, Vickie Krick and Jason Krick. Sadness cascaded over the family when Karen died on Feb. 10, 2022.

Great-grandson Craig Krick ( ? - ? )

Great-grandson Thadd Krick ( ? - ? )

Great-granddaughter Vickie Krick ( ? - ? )

Great-grandson Jason Krick ( ? - ? )
Granddaughter Frances Suzanne Krick (1944-2002) was born on Sept. 10, 1944. In Oct. 1964, she first was united in matrimony with Frank Gust (1941- ? ). Two children of the family were Steven Gust and Ronda Bussa. After 22 years' duration, their marriage dissolved in divorce in 1986. Frances' second spouse was David Southworth ( ? - ? ). Sadly, she died on Feb. 23, 2002, with burial in Midland City Cemetery. The widowed David has made a home in Farwell.

Great-grandson Steve Gust (1965-living) was born in 1965. On Aug. 6, 1993, he tied the marital cord with Tina (1971- living). They dwell in DeWitt, MI and are the parents of three -- Maleah Gust (born 1994), Megan Zopf (1999) and Meric Gust (2005). Steve served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then joined the Michigan National Guard, attaining the rank of colonel in 2019. On Oct. 23, 2023, their daughter Megan married Eddie Zopf (1998-living).

Great-granddaughter Ronda Gust (1967- ? ) was born in 1967. When she was 24 years of age, on Aug. 31, 1991, she was joined in wedlock with Gary Bussa (1968-living). They put down roots in Troy, MI. Their two daughters are Rebecca Bussa (born 1997) and Sarah Bussa (1999).
Grandson John Michael Krick (1947-living) was born in 1947. He is a 1966 graduate of Midland High School. On June 14, 1968, when he was 20 years of age, he wed Karen Jean Cline (1948-living), also a 1966 Midland High alum. Two sons of this coupling are Michael John Krick and Matthew Robert Krick. John began employment with the U.S. Post Office in October 1966 and was a mail carrier on the same route for 39 years. He retired in 2007. Karen generated income through her work at Community Mental Health. They have dwelled in Midland, MI since December 1972.

Great-grandson Michael John Krick (1972-living) was born in 1972. On May 1, 2000, he married Amy Jean Romin (1976- ? ). Their four offspring are Andrew Paul "Drew" Krick (born 2001), Allison Jean "Ally" Krick (2003), Katelyn "Kate" Krick (2006) and Clara Krick (2009). Their son Andrew tied the marital cord with Tessa Hill (born 2000) on July 15, 2023.

Great-grandson Matthew Robert Krick (1974-living) was born in 1974. He received his bachelor of arts with a double major in English literature and religion and his master’s degree in religion from Cornerstone University, where he was an adjunct faculty membeer for 11 years. He completed doctoral course work in spiritual formation at George Fox University. When he was 24 years of age, on May 1, 1999, he entered into marriage with Jennifer "Jenna" Miller (1976-living). Their wedding nuptials were conducted in Lansing, MI. Four offspring of this couple are Zoya Kraciva Krick (born 2007), Cora Krick (2009), Enoch "Knox" Krick (2011) and Rainelle Krick (2013). Early in his career, for some 20 years, Matthew served as pastor at Mars Hill in Grand Rapids and then at Bay Marin in San Rafael, CA. Today he runs a non-profit organization, the Center for Formation, which focuses on spiritual direction focusing on one’s relationship with God (www.centerforformation.org/).

Matthew Krick
Center for Formation

Great-grandson Matthew Robert Krick (1974-living) was born in 1974. He received his bachelor of arts with a double major in English literature and religion and his master’s degree in religion from Cornerstone University, where he was an adjunct faculty membeer for 11 years. He completed doctoral course work in spiritual formation at George Fox University. When he was 24 years of age, on May 1, 1999, he entered into marriage with Jennifer "Jenna" Miller (1976-living). Their wedding nuptials were conducted in Lansing, MI. Four offspring of this couple are Zoya Kraciva Krick (born 2007), Cora Krick (2009), Enoch "Knox" Krick (2011) and Rainelle Krick (2013). Early in his career, for some 20 years, Matthew served as pastor at Mars Hill in Grand Rapids and then at Bay Marin in San Rafael, CA. Today he runs a non-profit organization, the Center for Formation, which focuses on spiritual direction focusing on one’s relationship with God.

Son Nelson Krick ( ? -living) was born on (?). During the Korean War, from 1953 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Nelson tied the cords of matrimony on Sept. 1, 1955 with Gloria Mae Persinger (Sept. 1, 1955-2017), a date coinciding with her 20th birthday. They stayed together for an extraordinary 61 years until the separation of death. The Kricks lived in Loganville, GA. Their brood of children are Nelson "Keith" Krick, Kathy Rivers, Debbi Cook and Cheryl Long. They grieved at the untimely death of their son Keith. Said an obituary, Gloria "enjoyed cross stitching, embroidery, sewing, gardening, cooking, traveling, & spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church." In 2012, they endured the heartbreak of the untimely death of their son at age 50. At the age of 81, Gloria died on Feb. 1, 2017. Burial was in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, with the funeral service conducted by Rev. Mac Palmer. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial gifts be made to the Gideons International.

Grandson Nelson "Keith" Krick (1961-2012) was born on Nov. 12, 1961. He lived in Loganville, GA and in Oct. 1987 wed Elisa Perales ( ? - ? ). Their brood of offspring included Alexander Paul Krick, Benjamin Keith Krick, Aaron Denver Krick and Taylor McKenzie Krick. Sadness enveloped the family when, at age 50, Keith died on Oct. 15, 2012. His funeral was held in the chapel of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, by the hand of Charles Dorman.

Great-grandson Alexander Paul Krick was in Savannah, GA in 2012.

Great-grandson Benjamin Keith Krick settled in Snellville.

Great-grandson Aaron Denver Krick joined the U.S. Marine Corps and resided in 2012 in North Carolina.

Great-grandchild Taylor McKenzie Krick also has made a home in North Carolina.

Granddaughter Kathy Sue Krick married Donald Rivers ( ? - ? ) in Nov. 1978. Their two offspring were David Eugene Rivers and Jonathan Eugene Rivers. Their marriage ended in divorce. On Sept. 1, 2018, she wed Jim Summers ( ? -living). Their dwelling-place has been in Oxford, MI.

Great-grandson David Eugene Rivers (1979-2001) was born on Dec. 16, 1979. Tragically, he was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 7, 2001. Burial was in Ottawa Park Cemetery in Clarkston, MI.

Great-grandson Jonathan Eugene Rivers ( ? -living)
Granddaughter Debra Lynn Krick ( ? -living) - In Sept. 1982, she was joined in the bonds of marital union with Bradley Willis Cook (Feb. 6, 1954-2024), son of Willis and Louise (Jaso) Cook of Pontiac, MI. One daughter of the couple is Jennifer Lynn Cook. Bradley was employed by General Motors for three decades and is said to have been "very detail-oriented." The pair divorced. Debra settled in Valdosta, GA and was there in 2017, while Bradley moved to Waterford and in about 2004 married again to Shelley. Said an obituary, "Brad loved cars and going to the Woodward Dream Cruise every year. He enjoyed working on cars in his free time for anyone who needed help [and] was the go to person for anyone who needed a deal on anything. He also loved fishing, traveling, and going to the movies just for the butter with a little popcorn added." Sadly, Bradley passed away at the age of 70 on March 14, 2024. His funeral service was held at the Woodside Bible Church, with burial following in Ottawa Park Cemetery. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial contributions be made to the Michigan Animal Rescue League.

Great-granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Cook married Sean.
Granddaughter Cheryl Ann Krick ( ? -living) - On March 27, 1982, she tied the marital cord with Gregory Allen Long ( ? -living). They have resided in Holly, MI. Offspring of their union include Jonathan Allen Long, Melissa Suzanne Reece and Heather Amanda Ash.

Great-grandson Jonathan Long married Alana Mandy (Danielczyk) Chapman, daughter of Mara (Crum) Danielczyk. The pair put down roots in Flint, MI. The eight children they bore together were Ryder Long, Isaac Long, Lillian Lynn Long, Daphne Long, Harmony Long, Nevaeh Long, Gunner Long and Tauren Long. Jonathan served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was deployed to Afghanistan in the early 2010s. Sadly, upon his return home in mid-September 2012, their infant daughter Lillian passed away without warning on Sept. 30, 2012 during a family visit to Snellville, GA. The baby's heart and heart valve were donated for transplantation. For a time they were planted in Troy, NC before a move to Holly, MI.

Great-granddaughter Melissa Long wed Jeremy Reece. They dwelled in Holly, MI in 2012 and are the parents of two -- Mya Reece and Meea Ann Reece. They also dwell in Holly, MI.

Great-granddaughter Heather Long tied the knot with Zac Ash. Zac is known to have served in the U.S. Army and in 2012, they were in Fayetteville, NC. In time they relocated to Holly and Warren, MI. Their only daughter is Lorelai Jade Ash.

~ Daughter Ethel May Krick ~

Daughter Ethel May Krick (1906-1914) was born on July 30, 1906 in Isabella County, MI.

Sadly, she did not survive childhood.

She was stricken with appendicitis just 19 days after her eighth birthday. A week later, after the organ abscessed and septic shock set in, she passed away on Aug. 25, 1914. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.