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1940
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2016
Joseph Cronick Obituary
Joseph Michael Cronick died on May 6, 2016 of renal cell carcinoma. He was 75.
He was born Aug. 11, 1940 to Joseph and Vandala "Susie" (Maule) Cronick in Hermansville, MI. Joseph was the first of nine children: Gildo (Kathy), Patricia, James, Marlene Gwiazdon (Pete), Gary (Lynean), Sharon (Ralph Tracy), David and Ann Gjerning (Harold). His close and immediate family is his wife Shirley and children Joseph and Susannah. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents and sister Patricia.
Joseph attended Osceola high school and graduated in 1958. He obtained his business degree from UW-Whitewater. He then taught business at St. John's military academy in Delafield WI. He received his Master's degree from UW-Madison in Guidance Counseling and became a guidance counselor in Edgerton WI where he met his wife of 45 years. After being a Guidance Counselor for half of his career, he went to work for W.E.A. Insurance Trust as a Field Representative.
In retirement, Joseph lived in his dream house that he built and had many hobbies including golf, hunting and trapping and teaching tennis at summer camps. He also put into practice his passions for the environment by installing solar panels, a wind turbine, geothermal, raising bees and gardening.
Funeral services and interment will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 21st at Assumption Catholic Church in East Farmington with the visitation starting at 10:00 AM.
Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home.
www.grandstrandfh.com
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Marlene Gwiazdon
May 9, 2024
8 years since he left us. Where does the time go ??? He will always be missed.....
Marlene
May 9, 2023
Missed each day....
Marlene Gwiazdon
May 9, 2022
Wish you were here............
Marlene Gwiazdon
May 9, 2020
Miss our brother every day. He loved to help everyone, whether it was with sports or to give advice & guidance with life's choices.
He had so much he wanted to do but God decided he needed him more in heaven. Rest in peace!
Marlene Gwiazdon
May 10, 2019
Can't believe our brother is gone from us but we know he's watching over us and his special grandson.
Joe Ivacko
May 21, 2016
I have fond memories of a very nice person. My thoughts are with the family,
Joe and Jo Ellen Ivacko
Tony Prater
May 20, 2016
I met Coach Cronick when I was in 4th grade. He approached a group of us guys playing football & he convinced us to buy racquets and play tennis. More than a coach, he was a fine example to us all. He worked us hard - but also allowed us to have fun! He was a true tennis believer and evangelist. Later in life, I was able to coach my sons for 7 years on the Edgerton High School tennis team. I am still playing tennis now. I owe a lifetime of enjoyment largely to Joe. May he rest in the peace of Christ!
Jenny Stroik
May 19, 2016
Always sincere, honest and kind...it was a pleasure visiting with Joe when he stopped at the CWUC office in Mosinee. Prayers and sympathy to Joe's family.
Lorie Gwiazdon
May 18, 2016
He was a VERY good man...and always SO friendly. Sorry for your loss!
Jimmy & Lorie Gwiazdon
Tony & Sue Kwiesielewicz
May 17, 2016
Thinking of your family with warm thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Gwiazdon
May 16, 2016
Missing our big brother...........
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