"Our sincere sympathy to Ron's family. He was gentle man, & a good friend. We are sorry we only visited him once at his last home. Our prayers, Tom & Olivia Heim"
In loving memory of
Ronald "Ron" Kroning
August 29, 1934 - March 27, 2020
**Funeral Mass for Ron will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with the Reverend Tim Biren officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.**
Ronald W. Kroning, 85 of St. Charles, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Willows & Waters Senior Living in Rochester.
Ron was born August 29, 1934 in rural Winona County to Louis and Neta (Loppnow) Kroning. On September 8, 1956 he married the love of his life, Theogene Jereczek in Winona. Ron worked for the city of Winona for 10 years before taking a job in Chicago as a diesel mechanic for a few years. They eventually made their home in St. Charles where Ron became a part-owner of John Deere until his retirement. Ron and Theo were devoted members of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Ron enjoyed snowmobiling and woodworking and could often be found in his shop in the basement making furniture. Ron was a devoted family man and treasured time spent with them. In recent years, he appreciated long conversations with friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Vicki (Scott) Disher of Minnetonka; son, Brian (Jean) of Dover; three grandchildren, Jason (Sarah) Kroning of West St. Paul, Jessica (Josh) Hoekstra of Rochester and Brianna Kroning of Dover; and 5 great-grandchildren, Brian & Harrison Kroning and Max, Marie & Mila Hoekstra.
Ron was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his brother, Allyn and a niece and nephew.
Ron's family would like to thank everyone at Willows and Waters for their compassionate care of Ron.
Please share a memory of Ron and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. If you wish to send a card to his family, you may mail it to Hoff Funeral Home, PO Box 576, St. Charles, MN 55972. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
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"Our sympathy to Vicki, Brian & Jean and kids. Such a difficult time for all."
"I know Ron from holding his hand at mass with my sister. We would see him sitting alone so we would always go and sit with him and hold his hand and always hug him when he saw him. I will forever miss him he was ultimately someone I looked up to. May he Rest In Peace. My deepest sympathies. "
"I got to know Ron when bringing him Holy Communion. What a dear, sweet man with so many wonderful stories.He was so proud of his family and spoke so lovingly about you. My deepest sympathies for your great loss."
"Ron was such a wonderful person. I met him on his trips to Rochester. He shared such beautiful memories of his wife and children with me. He thought, so highly of life and his family. I so enjoyed and appreciated my talks with Ron. May you rest in peace. Patricia"
"Marlow and I thought highly of Ron. Enjoyed many conversations when we ran into one another. Heavens gain, for sure! He will be missed!"
"Deepest sympathy to Vicki, Brian and families. Ron was a special connection between our families and will be deeply missed. Many good memories will be remembered. Dave Schwantz and the Schwantz Families"
"The world lost another one. Ron had a friendly and welcoming personality. Ron and Theo were a good couple, they are once again together. We extend our sympathies to Vicki, Brian and all the family for their loss. Dick & Pat Buckbee"
"All around good guy and great businessman and member of the ST Charles community. Our thoughts are with the family."
"Ron was my favorite roller skating partner at the Lewiston Roller rink....I visited with him at Nachtweih when my son was looking at cars...Had a fun conversation about the many miles we skated together...Those were fun years...You and Theresa will be together again what a happy reunion that will be...Rest in Peace Ron.... "
"I worked with Ron at Don Nachtweih Ford where he was a manager. He was always so pleasant to work with I'm going to dearly miss his joyful personality. Everyone who dealt with Ford parts & service in St.Charles I'm sure will miss & remember him too. I hope you all remember he worked there. What a nice guy!"
"As a high school junior looking for a summer job Ron saw something in me I didn't know I had and took a chance. He was my first employer and taught me alot about the implement business. Thank you for the memories, rest in peace my friend."
"Ron was my neighbor for many years. A better neighbor you could not find. He was always available to help in any way he could and always had time to chat. I visited Ron at Willows and Waters a few times and it was always a pleasure. My sympathy to Ron's family. He was a great guy. Kris Pedersen"
"My sympathy to all of Ron?s family. I so enjoyed our visits. I thought a lot of him."