Background
Krumbein, Paul Otto was born on December 3, 1875 in Dresden, Germany. Son of Morritz and Louise (Hensel) Krumbein.
Krumbein, Paul Otto was born on December 3, 1875 in Dresden, Germany. Son of Morritz and Louise (Hensel) Krumbein.
Educated in city schools (Dresden) and ministerial courses, Germany.
Pastor various churches, 1905-1910. Came to the United States, 1910, naturalized citizen, 1927. Successively pastor at Streeter, Lehr, North Dakota, until 1920, Walla Walla, Washington, 1920-1921, Biola California, 1922-1924, Free Evangelical Lutheran Cross Church, Fresno, 1924-1940 (church increased in membership from 875 to 2000).
Retired.
Home: 702 Farris Avenue, Fresno, California.
Married Amanda Behnke, November 11, 1906 (died August 4, 1925). Children: Gerhard, Herbert, Irmgard, Arthur, Mary, Elsie, Gertrude, Alfred, Eleanor.