Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



The Fairfield Recorder
August 26, 2007


Jack B. Krone

Memorial services are pending for Jack B. Krone, 68, of Streetman who died 
Friday, Aug. 3, at his home in Streetman.

Mr. Krone was born April 3, 1939, in Springfield, Mo., and earned a bachelor of
science degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Missouri School 
of Mines and Metallurgy in 1962 while serving in the army.

He lived in St. Louis, Mo., and Dallas while working for McDonnell Douglass and 
Texas Instruments, and founded Krone and Associates.

On retiring, he lived in several lake houses in Texas and Tennessee, and was an
avid fisherman, restored vintage cars, created stained glass windows and was a
motorcycle fan.

Mr. Krone is survived by four nephews, Jim Krone of Los Alamos, N.M., John 
Krone of Denver, Colo., Mark Krone of Sherman Oaks, Calif., John R. Corley of 
Kansas City, Mo.; a niece, Annika Corley of San Francisco, Calif.; and six 
great-nephews and great-nieces, Michael, Mark, Kristina, Kevin, Isabella, 
Stella and Katherine.

Mr. Krone's body was cremated.

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The Teague Chronicle 
August 23, 2007


JACK BURTON KRONE


Jack Burton Krone died at his home in Streetman, Texas on Friday, August 3, 
2007.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Jim Krone of Los Alamos, New Mexico,
John Krone of Denver, Colorado, Mark Krone of Sherman Oaks, California, John R.
Corley of Kansas City Missouri and Annika Corley of San Francisco, California, 
his great-nephews and nieces: Michael, Mark, Kristina, Kevin, Isabella, Stella
and Katherine.

Born April 3, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, Jack was raised in Springfield, 
Missouri. Jack attended the University of Missouri, School of Mines and 
Metallurgy, earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering while serving in the United
States Army. After graduating in 1962, Jack lived in St. Louis, Missouri and
later moved to Dallas, Texas. His career spanned McDonald Douglas, Texas 
Instruments, Barry Sales and his self-started Krone & Associates. He was named
Salesman of the Year multiple times. Upon retiring, Jack lived in several lake
houses between Texas and Tennessee.

In addition to being an avid fisherman and cook, Jack enjoyed restoring vintage 
cars (Corvettes, Cobras, etc.). Though he eventually sold his Harley Davidson,
he remained a lifelong fan of motorcycles. He also enjoyed creating stained 
glass windows and his work has been enjoyed by family and friends.

Jack will be remembered for his quick wit, laughter, wonderful cooking skills,
hospitality and his love of his family and friends, as a devoted brother and
uncle. To have met Jack was to remember him.