Long Prairie
John Karl Kroll
1927 — 2024
On his birthday, March 19, 2024, Johann Karl Kroll, better known as John, passed away at the age of 97. He was born in a brick farmhouse near Long Prairie, MN in 1927 and he died on the same farm where he had lived his whole life. John loved people, especially his family and friends. And he considered most everyone he met once his friend. He really enjoyed parties, campfires, and barn dances. He was good at convincing others to host the events. Always a farmer, John enjoyed draft horses which he used growing up. John first drove a 17 HP John Deere B in 1935 and still used a 135 HP tractor for field work last fall. Bird watching was John's daily hobby. He holds the record for seeing the most...