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Stephen Kronenberg Obituary
Steve lived several places during his childhood: Paris, Berlin, Cologne and Majorica. In 1937, he moved to England where he attended Ackworth Boarding School until graduated in 1944. He emigrated to the United States in 1946 to attend Oregon State College, where he attained a Bachelors of Science in 1950. From 1951 to 1953, he served in the US Army. He became a United States Citizen in 1953, and after serving he completed his Masters in Education at Oregon State University.
He married Minnie Mae Eskew in 1956. Together they moved to Eureka, California, where he taught Junior High science. In 1961, they moved to Eugene, Oregon where he taught at Jefferson Junior High until he retired in 1985.
Steve is survived by Minnie, his wife of 62 years, and his daughters: Kristin Morris and Erika Kronenberg; three grandsons and two granddaughters. He is pre-deceased by their son, Mark Kronenberg.
A memorial service will be held at Musgrove Mortuary at 225 S. Danebo Ave. on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts to the Eugene Gleemen scholarship fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Kronenberg
Emilie
April 15, 2023
He was my grandpa and I love him.. and miss my grandma.
Susanne Meinl
July 25, 2018
I am sorry to read this.
Stephen grew up some years in Pullach near Munich, living with the family of his grandfather.
I am happy to have had the opportunity to speak with him before he died.
Cordially grretings to his family from Germany,
Susanne Meinl
Dick & Phyllis Hulse
July 5, 2018
We are so sorry. Our prayers are with you.
Merril Rankin
June 29, 2018
I attended Jefferson Jr High in 67,68,&69. I remember he was a very kind,fair man
Julie (Austin) Lemieux
June 29, 2018
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your family. May your memories bring you much comfort and peace.
Julie (Austin) Lemieux
June 29, 2018
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your family. May your memories bring you much comfort and peace.
Fred/Karole Austin
June 28, 2018
We have many fond memories of Kristen and Julie spending time together when we were neighbors so long ago. So very sorry for your loss.
Dick and Esther Eno
June 28, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will always cherish our fun memories of Steve and the big part he played in Campfire which included our family. He left this world a better place. Our hearts go out to you at this time.
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