Apr 29, 2021
ROBERT K. KRUPP, 92 of Weirton, WV passed away Monday April 26, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born May 20, 1928 in Weston, WV. The son of the late Jesse and Sallie James Krupp. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Carrol Miller, Mary Jane Wilson; brothers, James Krupp, Donald Krupp.
Bob served his country in the United States Navy, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Weirton Lodge No. 171 A.F. & A.M.; Osiris Shriners; Northern Panhandle Shrine Club where he was instrumental in the establishment & construction of their current location; chairman of the transportation committee which provided transportation for children to Shriner’s hospital. He truly enjoyed the time spent with the children on those trips; American Legion Post No.10; former fireman with the Weirton Heights VFD; he also enjoyed travelling and camping. He retired from National Steel Corp as a Superintendent of the tin mill. Prior to his employment
Two Top Northwest Convenience Distributors Exploring a Merger
LACEY, Wash. Harbor Wholesale and Rich & Rhine Wholesale are considering teaming up, bringing together two family-owned companies in the distribution business. After several discussions with Robert Krupp [chairman at Rich & Rhine], we realized that our vision for the convenience industry and strong values-based leadership were well aligned towards common future goals and opportunities, said Justin Erickson, CEO of Harbor Foods Group. We share a common passion for building an organization where our team members can be successful while being 100 percent focused on our customers success.
Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers in Lacey and Roseburg, Ore. A tie-up would open the door for Harbor to establish a hub in Portland, Ore., to service the more densely populated markets in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Harbor Wholesale and Rich & Rhine Wholesale Enter into Agreement to Explore Potential Partnership
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LACEY, Wash., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Northwest s top two independent convenience distributors are exploring a merger between their successful family-owned companies. Justin Erickson, CEO of Harbor Foods Group states, After several discussions with Robert Krupp (Chairman at Rich & Rhine), we realized that our vision for the convenience industry and strong values-based leadership were well aligned towards common future goals and opportunities. We share a common passion for building an organization where our team members can be successful while being 100% focused on our customers success.