In Memory Of
Richard Allen Cronk
1947
2017
Richard Allen Cronk
October 1, 1947 — February 26, 2017
Cronk, Richard Allen, "Dick", 69, of Butler Twp., passed away February 26, 2017.
He was born October 1, 1947 in Hammond, IN to the late Julia (Tremore) Cronk and Sherriel Cronk. He grew up in Griffith, IN and went on to study at the Indiana Institute of Technology in Ft. Wayne, IN, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Dick started his career in Pensacola, FL as a civilian employee with the Navy and then married the love of his life, Carol Hartman in 1971. He and Carol have one daughter, Jennifer and relocated in Dayton, Ohio in 1977, where he then became a civilian employee at WPAFB. He was a government employee for 26 years and then happily took early retirement at the age of 49.
Dick accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 38 and soon after he and Carol began attending Christian Life Center where they started a deaf ministry and later became a part of a group of people who launched a marriage ministry. Dick and Carol then directed that ministry for 18 years. He loved the Lord and willingly gave his time, talents and treasures to others.
Something that was very special to him was volunteering at the National Museum of the United States Air Force; he recently was awarded his 4000 hour achievement award. Dick loved working puzzles, he loved travelling and has set foot in all 50 states. Dick loved baking and cherry pies were his favorite. He loved to learn and kept aspiring to learn throughout his life. Dick earned a private pilot's license and owned a Cessna 172 for many years. He had such a wide range of interests including maple tree tapping, lapidary, visiting Carriage Hill Farms, playing euchre and watching Star Trek, the Original.
Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; daughter, Jennifer Anne Grano and husband, Kenneth Paul Grano of Charlotte, NC; his sister, Karen Yvonne Cronk of Augusta, GA; and his beloved Mr. Cuddles, an orange tabby.
In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy may be made to the National Museum of the United States Air Force Foundation, www. AFMuseum.com/donations, in Dick's memory.
In the infamous words of the Vulcan Spock from the Star Trek series, "Live long and prosper".
He was born October 1, 1947 in Hammond, IN to the late Julia (Tremore) Cronk and Sherriel Cronk. He grew up in Griffith, IN and went on to study at the Indiana Institute of Technology in Ft. Wayne, IN, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Dick started his career in Pensacola, FL as a civilian employee with the Navy and then married the love of his life, Carol Hartman in 1971. He and Carol have one daughter, Jennifer and relocated in Dayton, Ohio in 1977, where he then became a civilian employee at WPAFB. He was a government employee for 26 years and then happily took early retirement at the age of 49.
Dick accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 38 and soon after he and Carol began attending Christian Life Center where they started a deaf ministry and later became a part of a group of people who launched a marriage ministry. Dick and Carol then directed that ministry for 18 years. He loved the Lord and willingly gave his time, talents and treasures to others.
Something that was very special to him was volunteering at the National Museum of the United States Air Force; he recently was awarded his 4000 hour achievement award. Dick loved working puzzles, he loved travelling and has set foot in all 50 states. Dick loved baking and cherry pies were his favorite. He loved to learn and kept aspiring to learn throughout his life. Dick earned a private pilot's license and owned a Cessna 172 for many years. He had such a wide range of interests including maple tree tapping, lapidary, visiting Carriage Hill Farms, playing euchre and watching Star Trek, the Original.
Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; daughter, Jennifer Anne Grano and husband, Kenneth Paul Grano of Charlotte, NC; his sister, Karen Yvonne Cronk of Augusta, GA; and his beloved Mr. Cuddles, an orange tabby.
In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy may be made to the National Museum of the United States Air Force Foundation, www. AFMuseum.com/donations, in Dick's memory.
In the infamous words of the Vulcan Spock from the Star Trek series, "Live long and prosper".
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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