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1926 - 2004
 AGE: 78
CRONK, Robert “Ace”
Fairfield Drive
Paw Paw
Passed away Saturday evening, October 30, 2004 at his home. Bob was born August 10, 1926 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Roy and Mary Edith (Moody) Cronk. Bob was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army infantry in the Philippines and with the Army of Occupation of Japan. Bob was a sheet metal worker, working for Kalamazoo Local 360 and then co-owner of LaPine Sheet Metal until his retirement. He also owned and operated a farm in Lawton for 14 years after retirement. Bob was a member of Kalamazoo Local # 360, Life member of the Comstock V.F.W. Post # 6252, and a member of the American Legion, McGowan-Johnson, Post #68, Paw Paw. On July 17, 1948 in Elkhart, IN Bob was united in marriage to the former Josephine I. Ferrel who survives. Also surviving are 4 children; Donald Blair of California; Linda (Mark) Gardner of Lawrence, MI, Janet (Ron) Bell and Susie (Tom) Bontekoe both of Paw Paw; son-in-law, Jim Thomas of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Fern Bell Shaw of Kalamazoo; 2 sisters-in-law, Autum LaPine of Richland and Lova Cronk of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Brad Benson of NV; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Rune Munther of Kalamazoo; several niece and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by a daughter Kay Thomas; his parents; siblings and spouses, Roy (Viola) LaPine, John LaPine, Wilfred (Frances) LaPine, Leona (Dewey) Whitmore, Cornelia (Irwin) Ashbrook, Joseph Darl Cronk, Dora Cronk and Betty Benson and a special brother Benny Cronk. He was a master craftsman (tin knocker) in the trade and loved making bird houses for his family. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Borgess Visiting Nurses Hospice, Kalamazoo. |
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There are currently 2 condolences.
KATHY PITCHER
PKRANDCO@MSN.COM
Thursday November 11, 2004 at
12:14 PM
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Dear Linda,
I don't know what prompted me to look at the obituaries but was saddened to see that you father had passed away. You know I had some goodtimes with him and Jack down at Mitchells. He always had a smile and a joke to tell ya. He was a real good guy. We'll have to have a toast of Black Velvet to the old man when we run into each other again. My deepest sympathy. Love, Kath.
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Bobby, Sheila, Alex, & Austin
ikerds@yahoo.com
Tuesday November 2, 2004 at
7:17 PM
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We are sorry we cannot be with you tonight. I am sure Adams will be a packed house. I told Alex & Austin about the time grandpa took me and Michael trick-or-treating. Do you remember? Stephanie was sick and we were disappointed that we couldn't go out for Halloween. Grandpa came home and we set off for the best Halloween night ever. We each came home with a grocery bag full of baseball cards, candy, gum, money, and even a pie. I don't think we made it back before midnight. Each Halloween I think of that night...I wish every young boy had a man to look up to like my grandfather. Lots of hugs and kisses for you when I return.
Bobby
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