Father Kroeger devoted his life to helping others—whether they could pay for his care or not. (See highlights below). Inspired by his enduring example, we are committed to continuing his legacy of supporting those in need across South Dakota.
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Leading by example
Father Kroeger's Charitable Giving
Sioux Falls, SD Argus Leader, 7/13/1901
"Nothing like it has ever been seen in this country and the crowds grows continually. Prices are very reasonable and in many instances the good father [Kroeger], when convinced the patient is needy, charges nothing."
Sioux Falls, Sd Argus Leader 2/17/1901
"[Examination] is done by the doctor, and the speed with which it is carried on may be realized when it is considered that he sometimes examines 150 a day. Assistants fill orders for the medicines. A minimum charge is made for an a examination by the X-ray machine and for the medicines furnished. But even the low fee is omitted if the patient has not the money. No one ever is turned away".
Mitchell, SD The Mitchell Capital 12/16/1904
"But there was a humane phase to his character. It was his custom to treat a person without pay if he was too poor to reimburse him, and many is the kindly benediction that has fallen on him for his generosity. Sick persons have received treatment from him and when they were without money to pay their railroad fare home the kindly old doctor [Kroeger] unhesitatingly contributed the sum necessary."
