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Kröger Werft
Kröger or Kroeger is a German surname, variant of Kruger. Notable people with the surname include: * Adolph Ernst Kroeger (1837–1882), American translator * Arthur Kroeger (1932–2008), Canadian academic and civil servant * Bernd J. Kröger (born 1959), German phonetician and professor *Berry Kroeger (1912–1991), American actor * Catherine Clark Kroeger (1925–2011), American writer *Chad Kroeger (born 1974), Canadian musician, lead vocalist and guitarist of Nickelback * Diana Beresford-Kroeger (born 1944), Irish botanist * Erhard Kroeger (1905–1987), German SS officer * Ernst R. Kroeger (1862–1934), American composer *Eva-Maria Kröger (born 1982), German politician *Gary Kroeger Gary Kroeger (born April 13, 1957) is an American businessman, politician, writer, comedian and actor best known for his work as a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1982 to 1985, and his work on various game shows. He ran in the Democra ... (born 1957), American actor, former cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Kroeger (, Turton; born November 15, 1974) is a Canadian musician who is best known for being the lead singer, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaborations, appearing as a guest musician in several songs and has contributed in both production and songwriting. He has co-written several songs for other artists and films. Early life Kroeger was born Chad Robert Turton in Hanna, Alberta, on November 15, 1974. His maternal grandfather, politician Henry Kroeger, was born in Rosenthal, Chortitza Colony, Yekaterinoslav Governorate (now Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine) to a Mennonite family of Prussian descent. After his father left the family when he was two, he started going by his mother's maiden name of Kroeger. He learned to play the guitar at age 13. His youth was sometimes troubled, and he was sent to juvenile detention for breaking in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kroeger Clocks
The Kroeger family of Mennonite clockmakers, better known as Kroeger Clocks, was a well-known clockmaking family, the earliest recorded of whom was Peter D. Kroeger from Reimerswalde, near Danzig, Prussia in the mid-1700s. The clockmaking continued with Johann Kroeger, who moved in the late 18th century in the mass Mennonite migration to the Russian Empire and established his shop in Rosenthal, Chortitza, Ukraine. The clocks were made by five generations of the Kroeger family until the early 20th century and are known their high quality and elaborate design. The clocks were wall-hanging clocks and rope-driven, in the early years, often with floral patterns on the dial. Most Mennonite families had one of these clocks as they were often given as wedding presents and were passed on among Russian Mennonite families as valued heirlooms and collector's items. Other Mennonite clock-makers include Lepp, Hildebrandt, Mandtler, and Hamm. The Kroeger Clock Heritage Foundation was established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |