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Kermit Kroyer Obituary
September 26, 1937-
January 22, 2018
Kermit M. Kroyer, 80, passed away in Reno, NV after a long battle with cancer. Kermit was born in Norwalk, CT, but lived his childhood and early adulthood in Greenwich, CT. He was predeceased by his parents, Juel T. and Rebecca H. Kroyer; an infant sister Dorothy; older brother Juel Kroyer, Jr.; grandparents, Thorvald and Thora Kroyer, and William and Elizabeth Harvey.
Kermit attended Greenwich schools, graduating from Greenwich High School in 1955; went on to attend Westchester Community College in White Plains, N.Y; the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, and the Connecticut National Guard Military Academy, graduating in 1961 with the rank of 2nd. Lieutenant to serve in the Connecticut National Guard Army Reserve. He was also a veteran of the USAMCR.; discharged from the military in 1971 with the rank of Captain.
He moved to Danville, CA in 1980 with his family; later moving to Reno, NV in 1999. He was in sales his whole adult life and had his own business; "LEAP FROG ADVERTISING SPECALITIES" for over 20 years. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, vacation cruises, and raising his Golden Retrievers, Gracie and Khloe. He was a member of the Sparks County Rotary Club, Washoe County CERT, and a founding member of the SEMPER FI Club, a local Marine organization.
He is survived by a sister, Dr. Gale E. Vrtiak (George), Midlothian, VA; two former wives, Barbara and Pamela; daughter, Kristen (David) Shipman; son, Scott; two granddaughters, Jessica and Vanessa Shipman (all in Reno, NV); sister-in law, Denise (Juel Jr.) New Smyrna Beach, FL; cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place in Reno, NV in the Spring of 2018; his ashes will be scattered along the Kenai River in Alaska. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans Guest House in Reno, NV; or your favorite Animal Rescue Group. All condolences can be forwarded to Walton's Funeral and Cremations-Sierra Chapel, 575 West 2nd. Street, Reno. NV. 89503
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peg chiappetta/silverman
February 20, 2018
my sincere condolences to the fanilies of kermit, many memories when they lived on locust st, Thought of him often, and prayers were with him while he was ill.
Dick Deyber
February 19, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time. Kermit and I were friends and classmates at GHS. I am glad to have recently spoken to him via email. We all will miss you.
Dick Deyber
Shirley Worden Young
February 19, 2018
My sincerest sympathy to all of Kermit's family. Attended grammar school and GHS (1955) with Kermit. Always a true friend with a wonderful personality. Rest in peace friend.
Peggie Watson
February 18, 2018
My sincere sympathy to Kermit's family.
Kermit and I went to grammar school and high school together. We had a crush on each other in 6th. grade, Julian Curtis School. Still have pictures in an old scrapbook ! May he rest in peace.
nan parker
February 16, 2018
kwemit & I started ghstogether--I lived at the top of the hill & we all used to walk to school togetherest memories of him--condolences to his family--is gail marrieded to a vrtiak from Greenwich?? nan pittocco parker
alex
February 9, 2018
Thinking of the man Kermit will always be. My best to Barbara for he was a better man because of her!
LINDA LUCERO MCCUNE
February 9, 2018
KRISTEN, SCOTT AND PAM, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF KERMIT AND MY TIME WITH HIM BOTH IN DANVILLE AND RENO. HE WAS GREAT FUN TO BE WITH . WE OFTEN HAPPILY REMEMBERED OUR TIMES ON BOLERO DRIVE.
February 1, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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