Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1909 — REV. FATHER KROEGER DEAD. [ARTICLE]

REV. FATHER KROEGER DEAD.

Rev. Bernard Kroeger, aged 77, for 32 years pastor of St. Catholic church of Logansport, died at his home in that city Tuesday. The funeral was held yesterday morning, conducted by Bishop Alerding of Ft. Waynrt All the priests of the Ft. Wayne diocese were present and assisted in the services. Father Kroeger was in charge of the St. Joseph’s orphan asylum at Rensselaer from 1872 to 1875, when he went to Logansport as pastor of St. Bridget’s church. He was greatly beloved by his congregation and highly esteemed by the people of Logansport in general.