Robert N. "Bob" Kroncke

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Robert Kroncke Obituary

Kroncke, Robert N. "Bob" Sunday, June 24, 2012, age 68. Devoted husband of the late Glennis (nee Kotnek). Loving dad of Katie (Mike) Strelka and David Kroncke. Beloved brother of Mary (Don) Sundstrum and Kass (Greg) Allord. Greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Aaron (Anita), Steve (Mary), Becky (Joe), Matt (Laura), Anne (Gerard), Jake and Joanna (Chris); and great-nieces and great-nephews, Ally, Cam, Brady, A.J., Jax, Juliana, Sofia, Josie, Charlie, Vince, Annaluisa, Eli, Rachel and other caring relatives and many dear friends. Bob was a retired teacher of Philosophy and History at Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School where he served as Chairman of the social Studies Department. His teaching and mentorship were his passions and continue on in those whose lives he touched. Visitation Saturday, June 30, at the Funeral Home from 1 PM until time of Funeral Service at 3PM. Private Interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers Memorials to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society or The Sojourner Truth House appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kroncke

12 Entries

Jacinta Saffold

December 1, 2023

I was one of Mr. Kroncke´s students (RK class of 2008). I want to say thank you for such an amazing example of what a historian looks like, I'm a university professor and a literary historian by trade today because I had brilliant people like the Kronckalator (my nickname for him) to show me how.

Wanda Bussey

July 3, 2012

Hi, Dave and Katie,

I recently talked to your dad, as usual an interesting and enlightening experience! So it was with great shock that I heard of his passing. I will surely miss him.

I loved talking with Bob at lunch at King and loved sitting in his shadow as we won the Knowledge Master! I can't tell you how many times I've suggested him for Millionaire! But more than a brilliant person, he was a sweet and engaged person who loved his work and the people in his life.

You have my prayers and condolences.

Quintoya Eskridge

July 2, 2012

Mr. Kroncke was my TOK teacher and I learned so much from him. He was an amazing teacher. My condolences are with you. He will be missed

Adam Goldstein

July 2, 2012

I am very sorry about your loss. Bob was an amazing teacher (and Model UN coach). He will be greatly missed.

Mary Kroncke Wellman

June 28, 2012

I'm so sorry I can't get to Wisconsin for the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.

Linda Tuttolomondo

June 28, 2012

I worked with & was a friend of Bob's in the late 70s-early 80s at EEOC in Milwaukee. I just recently touched base with him again after many years, and am shocked and saddened by his untimely passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family and many, many friends who will miss his as I will.

June 27, 2012

I am a former student of Mr. Kroncke's. His instruction and passion in IB Americas led me to my area of study in college, grad school, and the work I am doing today. He was an excellent teacher and his legacy will live on in the lives of the many students he touched over the years.

To Mr. Kroncke's family, my prayers, sympathies, and deepest condolences.

Nicole Falk

June 27, 2012

David and Katie,
I am a former student, he was an awesome teacher. It was clear how much he loved his wife and children as he talked about his family. You are all in my prayers.

John and Karen Recklies

June 27, 2012

Katie and David - our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. We were saddened to hear about your dad.

June 27, 2012

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Kroncke as an adviser for my extended essay, my TOK teacher & IB Americas teacher. He was definitely one of my favorite instructors at King. He not only made sure we knew and regurgitated history, but made sure we understood it. He made sure that we were open minded to any and everything. When I learned of his retirement, I actually felt bad about the students who would never get the chance to sit in his classroom. I admit, when in his classes, I didn't take much out of it until I graduated and learned appreciation.

He will be missed deeply. To his family, you have my deepest condolences.

April Recklies

June 27, 2012

My deepest sympathys to Katie, David, and the family. Bob was a wonderful man who I feel incredibly blessed to have known. He will always be loved and remembered.

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