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Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2002.

Shronts Jack, M.D., age 60, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2002 in Key West, FL. Recently retired, Jack died unexpectedly of complications of cancer. A graduate of Brown University and University of MN Medical School, he practiced internal medicine in Mpls. for 30 years. Jack was an avid sailor and reader. His tremendous knowledge and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Jack is survived by his wife, Barb; daughters, Gretchen (Les), Sofia; step-son, Nick; sister, Claudia (Warren); brother, Richard (Kelli); grandson, Jackson; nephews, Ross & Paul. Memorials may be made in Jack's name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 2695, Key West, FL 33045.

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May 22, 2025

Vicki Biggs-Anderson posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2002

Donna Osthus posted to the memorial.

March 23, 2002

Yvonne Aasen posted to the memorial.

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Vicki Biggs-Anderson

May 22, 2025

One of the funniest men as well as the best diagnostician ever. And a beloved father, who always had a new adventure in the future. His future was cut short far too soon.

Donna Osthus

March 25, 2002

To the Family of Dr. Jack Shronts --

You have my deepest Sympathy in the loss of Dr. Shronts. He was my Dr. until his retirement. We had a Dr./Patient relationship for 30 years. We used to joke about the fact that we were the same age - and I teased him by saying -- but Dr. my hair is still brown and no gray and yours is almost white. Dr. Shronts saw me through 2 major surgeries and I trusted and believed in him totally.

He would often tell me that I needed to lose weight and I would tell him I was BIG, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL. He would laugh and say, but you are just telling yourself it is OK to be heavy -- and I would tell him, but "I am being very positive about it" :-).

I remember one night when I working at the Historical Research Center (HRC) at the Mall of America, he and Barb stopped by. I had told him at my annual physical that I was working there and he wanted me to meet Barb.

He was truly a special person and a great influence in my life. I am so thankful that I was his patient from the beginning of his medical practice until he retired. He will be missed very much.

Sincerely,

Donna Osthus

Yvonne Aasen

March 23, 2002

I only knew Jack through his sister and my friend, Claudia Sandberg, but I am deeply saddened by his untimely death. My husband Marv sends his condolences, as well.

SUSIE AND HENRY NORTON

March 23, 2002

WE WERE SHOCKED BY THE DEATH OF OUR DEAR FRIEND AND DOCTOR ,JACK SHRONTS, AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE.

WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BARB,GRETCHEN AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

JOHN, DAVID AND KATE MACMILLAN ARE ALSO SADDENED.

WITH OUR LOVE, SUSIE AND HENRY NORTON

IF THEREIS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FROM FLORIDA, PLEASE LET US KNOW