Victor E. CRONK

CRONK, CLEVELAND, HEMPY, LEVERICH, SWIFT, POLLENTER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/12/2010 at 11:23:04

April 4, 1925 - May 6, 2010

Adrian, Michigan - Victor E. Cronk, age 85, of Adrian, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Tendercare of Adrian. Victor was born April 4, 1925 in Wright County, Iowa, the son of Charles and Ellen (Cleveland) Cronk. During World War II, he served his country four years in the US Navy. On September 18, 1949, Victor married Arlene Hempy in Lansing. Arlene, his wife of over 60 years, survives. Vic received a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry from Michigan State University. He represented several different companies selling livestock insurance. He was a livestock judge for the Hudson Fair, the Lenawee County Fair, the Hillsdale Fair and also worked at the State Fair. Victor is also well-known as an auctioneer in Lenawee County. Vic enjoyed bowling and playing golf. An active member of Kiwanis, Vic was honored with their Hixon Award. In addition to his wife, Vic is survived by two brothers, Earl (Deedee) Cronk of Belmond, Iowa and Kenneth Cronk of Mason; a sister, Nora Leverich of Des Moines, Iowa; and a very special friend, Bob (Becky) Swift of Grand Rapids, and their daughter, Corinne. Vic was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo Cronk and Ora Cronk; two sisters, Alice in infancy and Edith Pollenter.

A memorial service for Vic will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Christopher Brundage officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584. Friends may visit the family at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Vic may be made to the Adrian Kiwanis Club. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home.

http://www.wagleyfuneralhome.com/