CROM, Wanda Rose (Kronemann) 1927-2015

CROM, KRONEMANN, KIRCHGATTER, BALLANDBY, BEARD, CHRISTIANSEN

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 10/11/2015 at 00:28:47

Wanda Rose (Kronemann) Crom passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2015, at the age of 88.

She was born on January 29, 1927, in Mitchell County, to Theresa (Kirchgatter) and Arthur Kronemann. Wanda married Dwight Hooker Crom in 1951. They had four sons: Doyle, Bruce, Ralph, and Jason.

Wanda was preceded in death by Dwight in 2010, her parents, sister Dorothy (Kronemann) Ballandby, and brother Raymond Kronemann.

She is survived by two sisters: Irene Beard of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; and Margaret Christiansen of Osage, Iowa; as well as her four sons (listed above) and one daughter-in-law, Cindy (Bruce). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Wanda worked at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Carroll George, and then spent 12½ years at Winnebago in the Stitchcraft building, until she retired 1989.

Wanda had an amazing sense of humor and quick wit. She was able to see the best in others and always had a positive attitude, even in trying times. Raising her family was her greatest joy. She loved flowers, bird watching, wildlife, arts and crafts, sewing, and letter writing. Her stationary was delightfully hand-created, and her cards and letters were always fun to read. Wanda brought much joy to this world. She was an inspiration to many and she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Graveside services are planned for Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. at Sunset Rest Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Northwood United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s name to the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice program in Albert Lea.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 11 OCT 2015