Name:

Evelyn Krebsbach

Place of Birth:

Fargo, ND

Place of Death:

Fargo, ND

Ethnicity:

White

Father's Name:

Frank Beaton

Mother's Maiden Name:

Dobrinz

Spouse's Name:

Frederick Krebsbach

Children's Names:

Nancy, Joan, Janet, Nicolas, Paula, Stephen

Societal Contributions:

Activist in ND for the rights of the developmentally disabled

Additional Comments:

Evie was an active member of the Association of Retarded Citizens. In 1952 she had a son born with Prader Willi Syndrome. When he was old enough to start school, Evie and her husband Fred convinced the West Fargo school board to start a special education class and helped arrange for retarded children in nearby small towns to be bused to West Fargo.

Evie and Fred were also involved in the establishment of the West Fargo VFW Post and remained active members for many years.

After her husband passed away, Evie served on the Library Board and the local Senior Citizen's Commission. Evie enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and traveling.