Krull and Son Land Surveyors Established 1914

History---

Krull Surveying is a family owned and operated business; founded in 1914 by William J. Krull and is now four generations strong.

, (1891-1974) graduate of Valparaiso University; Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor in Indiana; Land Surveyor in Illinois. William was city engineer for the Town of Porter, the Town (now City) of Hobart and the Town (now City) of Crown Point, just to name a few. One of WIlliam's early accomplishments was designing the Hobart dam.

, (1919-2009) graduate of Purdue University; Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor in Indiana. Robert took over ownership of firm in 1946 . He served as city engineer for the Town of Chesterton, the City of Lake Station and the Town of Schererville over the years; was a Charter Member of ISPLS and Life Member of ASCE. Mr. Krull actively worked with the company until shortly before his death in 2009.

The company is now run under the direction of Robert's son, Stephen R. Krull, grandson, Kevin A. Krull and granddaughter, Stacy (Krull) Spejewski.

Stephen R. Krull has been with the family business over 45 years; is sole owner of Krull Surveying, Inc. and is the Director of Field Operations. Steve is an associate member of Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

Kevin A. Krull will carry on the Krull name. Kevin is a graduate of Purdue University. Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Indiana; Professional Member of Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors and has nearly 20 years of experience.

Stacy (Krull) Spejewski, Office Administrator, has been with the company 20 years.

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William J. Krull, (1891-1974), born and raised in nearby Palmer, an unincorporated town near Winfield and Crown Point, Indiana. Graduated in 1913 from Valparaiso University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering, member of the Civil Engineering Society, played football and was a good musician. Bill was a Registered Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor in the State of Indiana and a Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Illinois. He worked for Walter Black, a local surveyor and at the age of 23 bought the surveying firm in November of 1914; the firm's name was Wm. J. Krull, CE, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, originally located in the AmericanTrust and Savings Bank building in downtown Hobart, IN. Bill was city engineer for the Town (now City) of Hobart for 28 years, for the Town of East Gary (now City Lake Station) for 16 years and retired after serving in the same capacity for the Town of Porter for an impressive 42 years. Also served as city engineer for the Town of Chesterton and the Town (now City) of Crown Point, IN.; he was a man of wide experience. Bill was instrumental in the development of Northwest Indiana during the early-mid 20th century; one of his early accomplishments was designing the Hobart dam. Bill also along with his brothers, Fred and Howard Krull owned a construction company, Krull Brothers Construction Co. and built post war homes in the area. Bill ran as a Republican candidate for Lake County Surveyor over the years, never able to beat his Democratic candidates. Bill was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, a Charter Member of the Hobart Lions Club, a 49-year member of the local Orak Shrine and married 56 years to wife, Myrtle Wild Krull.

Robert A. Krull, (1919-2009), born in 1919 in his Grandfather Wild's building on 3rd Street and remained a lifelong Hobart resident. As a child he enjoyed fishing and swimming in Lake George and attended Boy

Scout meetings in the Scout Cabin his Grandfather Wild helped build. After graduating from Hobart High School, Bob attended Purdue University, Lafayette, where he acquired a Bachelors of Science in Engineering. He was also a member of the Purdue Marching Band and Chi Epsilon, a civil engineering fraternity. The next five years were spent in construction work and with the Indiana Army Corp of Engineers and State Highway Commission in Southern Indiana. After returning home from the Pacific during World War II, serving with the 1311th general service regiment, Bob joined his father, working alongside of him in the surveying and engineering business. The company was then renamed Krull & Son. In 1946, after only working one year with his father, William handed over the business operations to his son. Over the years, Bob was city engineer for the Town of Chesterton, City of Lake Station and the Town of Schererville. During the years, Bob followed in the footsteps of his parents and developed an interest in local and county politics, actively participating as Republican Precinct No. 13 committeemen in the 1950's. As far back as one can remember, Bob or his Father ran for the Republican candidate for Lake County Surveyor nearly 50 years - unsuccessfully. In the early 1970's, he also ran for Mayor of Hobart although Bob was a better businessman than politician. Also during the 1950's Bob started developing real estate which resulted in Greenwood Terrace, Duck Creek Heights (1990's) and Gilbert's Grove (2000's) to name a few. Through his daily business contact and activities Bob became actively involved in the Hobart Development Corporation for the need for improving downtown Hobart. It was safe to say that Bob was a man who was liked and admired by all who came in contact with him. Bob had many interests: he played the Clarinet for The Rusty Pipes Community Concert Band, was a 50-year member of the McClelland Masonic Lodge #357, member of the Hobart Lions Club, named Outstanding Lion for 1984-1985, member of the local Orak Shrine, Charter Member of Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors, Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, he also enjoyed traveling, gardening and bridge. Bob thoroughly enjoyed his life's work, he was once quoted as saying "I grew up in the business and I just couldn't find anything else I enjoyed doing better", and he actively worked with the company until shortly before his death in January 2009.

1913 - Valparaiso University

1325 S. Lake Park Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342-5967 (219) 947-2568

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