Smith Township in Churubusco in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Johnny Krieger 1935-2003
"Churubusco's Favorite Son"
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. Johnny Krieger 1935-2003 Marker
Inscription.
Johnny Krieger 1935-2003. "Churubusco's Favorite Son". Johnny was a well-known resident in Churubusco and "All around nice guy". Born with down syndrome, his parents opted to raise him at home instead of institutionalizing him, as was the practice during the time. The community adopted him and through this, he assisted many Churubusco businesses by completing odd jobs. Most dear to him was his association with the Churubusco Police Dept., Medic 21, Churubusco Fire Dept., and Whitley County Sherriff's Dept. A memorial to Johnny was chosen to be placed on this building because of his work with these organizations., Thank you to Rudy Wilfong, for his generous donation. , Artist - Samantha Fulk
Johnny was a well-known resident in Churubusco and "All around nice guy". Born with down syndrome, his parents opted to raise him at home instead of institutionalizing him, as was the practice during the time. The community adopted him and through this, he assisted many Churubusco businesses by completing odd jobs. Most dear to him was his association with the Churubusco Police Dept., Medic 21, Churubusco Fire Dept., and Whitley County Sherriff's Dept. A memorial to Johnny was chosen to be placed on this building because of his work with these organizations.
Thank you to Rudy Wilfong, for his generous donation. Artist - Samantha Fulk
Location. 41° 13.904′ N, 85° 19.143′ W. Marker is in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Smith Township. Marker is at the intersection of North Line Street on North Line Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 N Line Street, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. DX Gas Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Little Turtle (about 300 feet away); The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand (about 300 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
