William David Kroener

It is with great sadness and truly broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing on May 27, 2024, of William David Kroener, 24, our beloved son, brother, and friend to all.
William was born February 25, 2000, in Miami, Florida. He was a recent graduate from University of Central Florida in 2023 with a bachelor's in marketing. His family was so proud of his achievements. William had recently completed an internship at Darden Restaurants, specializing in Longhorn Steakhouse, where he shone the brightest making everyone proud and excited of what his career path in marketing had in store.
William is survived by his grieving and heartbroken parents, Kent and Marie-Eve Kroener, and brother, Eric Kroener. He is additionally survived by his equally devastated grandparents, Bob and Donna Kroener, several aunts, and uncles: Kelly and Daren Reece, Scott Kroener and Alisa Seitel, Catherine Delorme, and Benjamin Reece, one of his many loving cousins.
One of many who was hardest hit by William's untimely passing is his sweet, doting Odile. Odile was a beacon of warmth and affection, who had known William from the time he was born and wrapped William with her unconditional love and favorite treats his entire life.
William is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jean-Claude and Paule Delorme, and great- grandmother, Lucille Tardiff.
Black. Fast. Sleek. Bold. William's affinity for the color black and exotic cars was no secret. Both mysterious and bold, mirroring his enigmatic spirit and sense of power. He was often "The Man in Black" a la Johnny Cash, wearing his black attire like a badge of honor, a symbol of unwavering strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Like the sleek interior of an exotic car, William exuded style that set him apart from the rest.
However, in all this mystery and darkness, he had a smile that lit up the room like the high beams of a Lamborghini. He possessed a wit as quick as lightning, yet a tenderness that knew no bounds, and let's not forget his love of food!!!! He could eat anyone under the table.so much so, his mom had to keep the pantry locked!! But that was ok because Aunt Kelly's was William's most favorite pantry to just stand in – wide-eyed, like he had just stepped into Willy Wonka's Factory full of forbidden delights. Equally passionate was his love for Nike Air Jordan sneakers-each pair a reflection of his unique personality and individuality. But none were as special as his Vans recently given by his adoring mom. Each pair of sneakers were carefully curated, much like his relationships, with love and authenticity.
But above all, William cherished his family with a love as deep and unwavering as the ocean. The laughter, joy, and love that he brought into their lives, whom he fiercely loved, will live forever in their hearts. Their bond was unbreakable like the unyielding steel of his father's GTR-which William was responsible for finding on a Japanese website because it would be "a cool idea for me and Dad we could fix it and flip it." We all know how that DIDN'T happen!!
May he rest in peace, surrounded by the love of his family and the warmth of his memories. Your light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who love you. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will endure, like a classic car that never loses its allure. And may we find solace in the knowledge that your spirit will forever burn as brightly as the flames of a fast, sleek, black car, on an open road, wind blowing in your hair, smiling and saying, "girls just love curls."
A visitation is to be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
There will be a Funeral Mass the following day at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7450 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, Florida 33024.
For those unable to attend the service, the family is offering LIVE streaming of the Service on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The link to attend the LIVE SERVICE is on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE LIVESTREAM
**The livestream will not be able to be viewed until 4:55 on our Facebook page