OBITUARY: Rueben Kroneman, 1921-2005, Mitchell County, Iowa 
 
Original version posted on www.mcpress.com - Aug. 31, 2005 



                             Rueben Kroneman
  
Funeral services for Rueben Kroneman, 84, of St. Ansgar, were held
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township,
Osage, Iowa with Rev. Wayne Ellingson and Aim Intern Irmgard Ellingson
officiating.

Burial was in St. John's cemetery, Rock Township. Rueben died at his
home on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005.

Rueben was born July 9, 1921 on the family home place east of Grafton,
Iowa to Emil and Mary (Neuman) Kroneman. He was baptized and confirmed
at St. John's Luthern Church, Rock Township where he was a lifelong
member. Rueben attended rural country school.

Rueben was united in marriage to Betty June Lundene on June 26,1949 at
Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa.  They were married for 56
years, and blessed with 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-
grandchildren.

Rueben served on various organizations at the church. He was also a 4-H
leader and served on the Mitchell County Co-op Board for 18 years.

Rueben's vocation of farming and feeding cattle were also his hobby and
passion.

Upon semi-retirement in 1997, Rueben and Betty moved to their present home
in St. Ansgar where Rueben still participated in farming as his health
permitted.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Laura Wilde, Grace Tabbert
and Myrtle Miller; Brothers Alvin Kroneman and George Kroneman.

Rueben is survived by his wife Betty, children Darwin (Vicky) Kroneman of
Osage, Dennis Kroneman of Osage, James (Vicki) Kroneman of Osage, Marjean
(Jeff) Gordon of St. Ansgar, Mark (Kristi) Kroneman of Clear Lake, and
Kathleen (Lance) Chandler of Belmond. Grandchildren Joshua Kroneman,
Keith (Bonnie) Kroneman, Tim (MariAnn) Kroneman, Melinda (David) Penfold,
Lori (Doug) Schonhorst, Lisa (Brian) Kruse, Katie Gordon, Jenni Kroneman,
Jalissa Kroneman, Jordan Chandler and Stephanie Chandler. Great-
grandchildren Nolan Schonhorst and Brenna Kruse. Two brothers, Lloyd
(Wilma) Kroneman of Grafton, and Glen (Delores) Kroneman of Carpenter.
One sister Clara Ones of Osage; one sister-in-law Twila Kroneman of Osage,
and many nieces and nephews..

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar was in charge of arrangements.
[(641) 713-4920]



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