Johann 'John' Michael KRIPPNER (1857-1927)
was born 27 June 1857 in Mantau, Stribro, Czechoslovakia to Michael KRIPPNER (1823-1891) & Barbara SCHISCHKA (1826-1898)
Michael & Barbara emigrated to New Zealand on the WAR SPIRIT in 1863. Also on board were Michael;s brothers Captain Martin and Hans Krippner. Also Martin Schischka (1798-1878) with his 3 daughters, who may (or may not) have been related to Barbara
Michael and Barbara built their first home in NZ in Ohaupo, on a 50 acre crown grant, opposite ‘Great Burkes St, off Great South Road. For many years before the first Catholic Church was built in 1876; Holy Mass was offered in their home by visiting Priests. The sitting room proved too small and the worshippers soon spread themselves throughout the house.
Micheal was the proud possessor of the first cow in Ohaupo. Evidently he was fond of the homeland Chestnuts, for he planted several trees on his road boundary. He sold in 1876 to his daughter and son in law, Anna and James T. Edwards. Michael’s final move was in 1879 when he brought two hundred acres in Te Rore, he planted more Chestnut trees around that boundary too.
The first School in Ohaupo was opened on the 15th August 1869. Out of the role of 14 children, six of them were Bohemian settlers’ children. Their names were Andrew Karl, Patrick Karl, Vincent Karl. Emily Krippner, John Krippner and Rudolf Krippner
NOTE Michael's brother, Captain Martin Krippner (1817-1894) "The Founder Of Puhoi"

on 1889 Johann 'John' Krippner married Mary STRAKA (1864-1944)
they had 10 known children:
... 1 1890 - 1890 Charles James Krippner
Charles died aged 9 days

... 2 1891 - 1969 Arthur Michael Krippner
born Te Awamutu
- Arthur married Grace Ruth HILL (1898-1965) in 1927

... 3 1893 - 1964 John Percy Krippner
born Te Awamutu

... 4 1894 - 1970 Charles James Krippner
born Te Awamutu

... 5 1895 - 1977 Edward Joseph Krippner
- married Agnes Sadie KARL (1909-1992) in 1929

... 6 1897 - 1976 Francis 'Frank' Augustine Krippner

... 7 1900 - 1994 Cecilia Anna Krippner
born Te Rore
- married Francis Joseph KARL (1890-1951) in 1929

... 8 1902 - 1980 George Laurence Krippner
George married Anna 'Annie' WECH (1900-1976) in 1928
New Zealand Herald, 2 Aug 1937 ACCIDENT
HAMILTON - When walking across Victoria Street, near the Hamilton Public Library, at 11 o'clock on Friday evening, Mr George Krippner, aged 34, farmer, of Te Rore, was struck by a motor-car driven by Mr W. A. Douglas, of Hamilton and received a fractured leg and head injuries. Mr Krippner was taken to the Waikato Hospital in a St John ambulance, His condition to-day was reported to be not serious

... 9 1905 - 1977 Margaret Mary Barbara Krippner
Waikato Times, 11 Aug 1921 EUCHRE PARTY
Te RORO - Despite the real cold winter weather we have experienced for the past week there was an enjoyable euchre evening last Friday for those who splashed so bravely through puddles and mud to the usual rendezvous, the school. Mrs Cuff was again the successful lady player, Mr F. S. Johnson securing a well-earned win amongst the men. Miss M. Krippner and Mr A. Bell made a charming "booby" duo. Following on supper there was a pleasant little dance, Miss R, Samuelson and Mr G. Krippner also gave several amusing recitations. Although we can hardly claim a record gathering many reached the conclusion that on a wet night there are far worse places than Te Rore school-room

... 10 1907 - 1982 William Paul Krippner
born Te Rore
- married Mary KARL (1902-1965) in 1930


JOHN MARTIN Kroppner
Auckland Star, 28 Sep 1927 DEATH
TE AWAMUTU - The death is announced of Mr J. M. Krippner, one of the pioneers of Te Rore district, a few miles from Te Awamutu. Mr Krippner, who was 71 years of age, took up a large block of land in the early days of settlement at Te Rore. He was held in high esteem throughout the Waikato

MARY Krippner
New Zealand Herald, 2 Dec 1944 DEATH
KRIPPNER - The Family of the late Mrs Mary Krippner wish to thank all kind relatives and friends for loving sympathy, also for letters, cards, telegrams and floral emblems received in their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to the doctors, sisters and nurses to Ward 19, Auckland Hospital. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.