Victor J Krom

Victor J. Krom, 83, of Langdon, ND and formerly of Nekoma, ND area, passed away Dec. 8, 2010.



Vic was born at Nekoma on June 5, 1927 to Louis and Mary (Mess) Krom. He was raised in the Nekoma area where he graduated from high school in 1945. Vic then entered the United States Navy until September of 1946. Vic was united in marriage to Ardith Dick on Feb. 4, 1949. They moved to Langdon in August 1949 where was employed by Otter Tail Power until he retired in 1989. After retiring they spent the winter months in Mesa, AZ. He was a member of the American Legion, Langdon Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Langdon City Commission.



Vic is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ardith of Langdon; three sons: Kent (Pat) Krom of Las Vegas, NV; Kurt (Susan) Krom of Boerne, TX; Kelly (Significant Other Tammy) Krom of Omaha, NE; brother: Donald (Ardelle) Krom of Grafton, ND; two sisters: Eva Westby of Langdon, ND and Mary (Henry) Hebert of St. Cloud, MN; five grandchildren: Kimberly, Karla, Nathan, Nicole and Joseph; two step-grandchildren: Aaron and Hilary Garza; three great-grandchildren: Jordan, Grant, Grayson, and one on the way.



He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers: Peter, Joe, Rudolph, Charlie, Tom, Louis Jr. and sister Anna (Bob) Moore.

A Memorial Service for Vic will be held in Langdon at the Presbyterian Church on May 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.