Homer William Kring

Some dates are acquired from the annals of ‘Sea to Shining Sea, The Kring Family

Homer William Kring was born May 17, 1858, in Nappanee, Indiana, the son of George and Eyva (Joseph) Kring, of Plymouth, Indiana. Like his father and grandfather, Homer made his living as a farmer. Being a God fearing man, he was a member of The Church of The Brethren/Dunkard.

On Dec. 25, Christmas Day, 1877, in Nappanee, Homer married Sarah E. Neff, born Nov.7, 1859, in Boons Mill VA., died Dec. 1, 1922, in Nappanee. The daughter of John B. and Sarah Neff of Warsaw, In…

The union of marriage between Homer and Sarah was blessed with eleven children; Minnie M., (1879-1916) Melvin M. (1882-1927) Lillian O. (1883-1925) Arthur C. (1885-1959) Lucy E. (1889-1941) Rose E. (1890-1937) Oscar M. (1894-1961) Iva V. (1896-1972) Lester E. (1897-1963) Floyd E. (1900-1942) Glen R. (1902-1979)

On May 18. 1936, in his home, surrounded by love ones, Homer passed away. After a short illness. He was buried in Hepton Cemetery, Nappanee.