Robert James Cronk Sr.

Robert James Cronk Sr. obituary

Robert James Cronk Sr.

Robert Cronk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 15, 2012.
Cronk, Robert James, Sr. Born in Minneapolis, MN on April 26, 1916, died on January 11, 2012. Rob graduated from Central High School and was a Troop #33 Eagle Scout at Westminster Presbyterian Church. After attending the Univ. of MN, Rob spent most of his career with Ford Motor Company. Rob was an avid sports fan, car buff, jazz lover, and shared a gentle laugh with everyone. Preceded in death by father William F. Cronk, Sr., mother Edith M. Hanson and brother William F. Cronk, Jr. Survived by Rose M. Cronk, his wife of 65 years; son Robert Cronk, Jr. (Allie) of Mpls; son Thomas Cronk (Kathryn) of Austin, TX; daughter Jill Schendel (Steve) of Mpls and son Brian Cronk (Marina) of Orinda, CA; 12 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; brother Edwin M. Cronk of Adamstown, MD; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 10 AM Thursday, January 19 with a memorial service at 11 AM, all at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th & Knox Ave S, Mpls. Inurnment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Cathedral of the Pines Camp. Washburn-McReavy 952-920-3996

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February 5, 2012

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Connie Frankenberg

February 5, 2012

Dear Rose,
My condolences to you and your family.
He will be sadly missed by all.
Bob, Tom, Brian & Jill,
I know for sure that you guys had the best Dad in the world. I just read about his passing in the church newsletter. I've ever so often though about my own memories of growing up just 2 doors down from a most wonderful family. Your parents have been forever inspiring to me. I loved your Dad as did everyone else whom had the honor of knowing him. Such a gentle, kind, special man.
God Bless all of you,

Lovingly, Connie

Tib Shaw

January 19, 2012

I knew you only through your daughter, Jill. If children are a testament to the love and guidance of their parents, it is clear that you were a good and loving man who will be mourned and missed.

Diana Stoneberg

January 18, 2012

To me Uncle Bob will always be known as "Mr. Snacks".

January 18, 2012

You were a good friend Bob I wish we could of seen more of each other in our later years. Les Cochrane

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