Kenneth-Kronberg-Obituary

Kenneth Lewis Kronberg

Leesburg, Virginia

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KRONBERG
KENNETH LEWIS KRONBERG (Age 58)

Of Leesburg, Virginia, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 in Sterling, VA. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Marielle Hammett Kronberg of Leesburg; his son, Max Isaac Thomas Kronberg; a brother, Richard Kronberg of Anchorage, Alaska; and two nephews. Family and friends may call on Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, NE, Leesburg, VA. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street, NW, Leesburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the YIVO Institute, 15 W. 16th Street, New York, NY 10011.

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It is now 13 years since Ken died--that is, it's now April 2020 (Easter Sunday) and Ken died in April 2007. Our son is all grown up, engaged to be married, and has an MA in Philosophical Theology. I am now an old lady (can no longer claim to be middle-aged); still working, still living in the house Ken and I lived in together.

Some of my closest friends have died, including people who wrote in this Guest Book back in 2007.

But some things have not changed and never...

Dear Molly - I just learned of Ken's death. I am so sorry and so saddened. I have thought of Ken often during these past 25 years since last I saw him. I vividly remember his sharp intellect, his incredible intensity, and his unassailable integrity.

That his life ended as it did is something I haven't been able to grasp. Even though I haven't seen Ken in over 25 years, I will miss him. But I won't forget him!

I wish you and your son, Max, well.

Dear Molly,
I am so saddened to hear this terrible news. God bless you and Max.
Love,
Bob

Dear Molly and Max,
Ken was a caring, beautiful spirit. I am so sorry and shocked to hear of his loss.
If I can be of any help to you, please let me know.
Love,
Lana Murawiec

Ken and Molly in later years

Ken and Max on the front porch reading

My deepest sympathy for the family of the departed. We were all shocked to hear this terrible news. I have always remembered the last line of Ken's most famous poem: "lead continents of children to explore." That is a bold sentiment, and the world will be poorer without its originator.

Message from Molly

To all who visit this site:

Thank you for your expressions of support and affection, and your memories of Ken. I value them more than I can say.

I have added a photo album with several pictures, and will add more over time. You can see the photos by clicking on the View the Photo Album button in the right-hand column of the page.

Thank you again.

Max and Ken Kronberg summer 2005