David Gerald Kronner

David Gerald Kronner of Flint, MI passed away peacefully in his home early on March 25th, 2026, at the age of 90.

David will be laid in state at Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 1225 W. Hill Rd. Flint, MI 48507, from 12pm until 7pm on Monday, March 30th, 2026, with a family hour to take place at 11am. 

A funeral mass will be held the following day at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 1811 Seymour Ave, Flint, MI 48503 at 11am with a visiting hour at 10am. Father Tom Firestone will preside over the mass. Father Phil Schmitter will deliver the eulogy. A luncheon will follow.

Any contributions made in David’s honor should go to The ACLU.

David was born in Richmond, MI to Charles and Florence Kronner on January 31st, 1936. 

He served in the United States Army which ignited a passion for civil justice. David worked for the Urban League of Flint and dedicated his life to dismantling systems of racism and championing for policy change to support equity and equality. He participated in and advocated for the integration of his neighborhood, where he lived happily and comfortably for nearly 45 years. He instilled a wealth of knowledge, conviction, values, and a fire for making the world a better place in his family - and in anyone he met.

David is survived by his “rock”, the most loving and supporting wife, who shared his passions but also knew when to turn off the news for him, Mary (Steenland) Kronner. Mary cared for David tirelessly in his final days, during which he continuously mustered the strength to remind her that he will always love her. Their 59th wedding anniversary is March 31st.

He is also survived by his son James Kronner (Dena); Grandchildren Christina McCollum-Osika (Steve), Stephen McCollum (Zoey), Kaylee Perkins, and Nathan Kronner. Great Grandchildren Kaiden Perkins, Kaison Perkins, Malakai Perkins, Layla Perkins, Romulus McCollum-Osika, Brooklyn Towns, and baby Frances McCollum-Osika on the way. 

He is also survived by one sibling, Mary Ellen (Kronner) Hnatiuk who he had an especially close relationship with.

He is preceded in death by parents Charles Kronner and Florence (Fitzgerald) Kronner, siblings Charles Kronner II, Richard Kronner, William Kronner, Marjorie (Kronner) Leduc, Maureen (Kronner) Goulah, Patricia (Kronner) Vomfell, and his beautiful, first born daughter Susan Kronner who was every bit her father’s daughter.