Henry Arthur "Fuzzy" Krieger
Heinrich Arthur Krieger was born on July 14, 1891, in Norka, Russia. Heinrich was the son of Johannes Krieger (born 1841) and Magdalena Yost (born 1845), both of whom were born in Norka. Heinrich (also known as "Henry," "Harry," and "Fuzzy") immigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings in 1905. The family settled in the Albina neighborhood. Henry's father died in 1911.
In his late teens, around the time of his father's death, Henry became a professional welterweight boxer, possibly to earn extra income for his household. His "day job" was working in a furniture factory, according to the 1910 U.S. census.
Henry fought for the Columbus Club of Portland (a boxing and wrestling organization) as early as 1912. In 1915, The Oregonian reported his unsuccessful bout with a heavier Frank Parslow at the Rose City Club. In January 1916, Henry lost a close match against Tommy Clark at the Rose City Club, but was praised by a reporter from The Oregonian for putting up a strong fight.
Henry married Katherine Elizabeth Block, who was also of Volga German ancestry. In 1917, Henry lived in Butte, Montana, and worked as a miner to support his wife and family.
By 1920, Henry had returned to Portland and lived with his wife and in-laws. Henry continued boxing into the early 1920s, and the local newspaper announced his match with "Kid" Meeker on April 21, 1920, at the Milwaukie Arena.
After retiring as a boxer, Henry worked as a part-time manager at the Oregon Shipyards, alongside boxing professionals such as John "Nig" Yeager.
The 1940 U.S. Census indicates that Henry was working at a beer parlor.
Henry's brother, Phillip Krieger, was married to Catherine Elisabeth Hahn. His sister Marguerite married a Weber.
Henry died on July 7, 1946, while vacationing in Port Angeles, Washington. Henry's funeral service was held at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, and he was buried at the Rose City Cemetery. Henry and Katherine lived at 3977 NE 6th Ave at the time of his death. Katherine died in 1970, the victim of an arson fire, and is buried alongside Henry.
In his late teens, around the time of his father's death, Henry became a professional welterweight boxer, possibly to earn extra income for his household. His "day job" was working in a furniture factory, according to the 1910 U.S. census.
Henry fought for the Columbus Club of Portland (a boxing and wrestling organization) as early as 1912. In 1915, The Oregonian reported his unsuccessful bout with a heavier Frank Parslow at the Rose City Club. In January 1916, Henry lost a close match against Tommy Clark at the Rose City Club, but was praised by a reporter from The Oregonian for putting up a strong fight.
Henry married Katherine Elizabeth Block, who was also of Volga German ancestry. In 1917, Henry lived in Butte, Montana, and worked as a miner to support his wife and family.
By 1920, Henry had returned to Portland and lived with his wife and in-laws. Henry continued boxing into the early 1920s, and the local newspaper announced his match with "Kid" Meeker on April 21, 1920, at the Milwaukie Arena.
After retiring as a boxer, Henry worked as a part-time manager at the Oregon Shipyards, alongside boxing professionals such as John "Nig" Yeager.
The 1940 U.S. Census indicates that Henry was working at a beer parlor.
Henry's brother, Phillip Krieger, was married to Catherine Elisabeth Hahn. His sister Marguerite married a Weber.
Henry died on July 7, 1946, while vacationing in Port Angeles, Washington. Henry's funeral service was held at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, and he was buried at the Rose City Cemetery. Henry and Katherine lived at 3977 NE 6th Ave at the time of his death. Katherine died in 1970, the victim of an arson fire, and is buried alongside Henry.
Sources
Obituary for Henry A. Krieger, The Oregonian, July 12, 1946
Obituary for Henry Arthur "Fuzzy" Krieger, The Oregon Journal, July 10, 1946.
The Oregonian
Ancestry.com
Obituary for Henry Arthur "Fuzzy" Krieger, The Oregon Journal, July 10, 1946.
The Oregonian
Ancestry.com
Last updated October 7, 2025