In Memory
Orville L. "Orv" Kronewitter
Dec. 11, 1926 - Apr. 11, 2012
OSCEOLA - Orville "Orv" L. Kronewitter, 85, of Osceola, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Orv was born on December 11, 1926, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Nicholas and Lucinda (Williams) Kronewitter.
On May 2, 1964, Orv married the former Doris Ruple in Dowagiac, MI. Orv is survived by his wife, Doris; and their three children, Debbie Strom of Dowagiac, MI, Robyn (Jerry) Karkiewicz of Granger, IN, and Andy (Charmaine) Kronewitter of Gilbert, AZ. Orv was a loving and caring grandfather to three grandchildren, Nicole and Karlie Kronewitter of Gilbert, AZ, and Brad Springman of Greenwood, IN; two nieces, Nikki Nowak and Cindy Daniels; and a nephew, John David (JD) Strom; six great-nieces, four great-nephews, and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Lorene Gentsler and Phyillis Strom, have preceded Orv in death along with two sons-in law, Kevin Strom and Craig Springman; two nieces, Karol Cramer and Kim Cumberland; and one great-niece, Kristin (Nowak) Darby.
Orv graduated from Washington-Clay High School in 1944 and served his country in the United States Navy during WW II, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Orv was a member and served as a past commander of VFW Post #3644 in Hartford, MI. Orv retired as a Mechanical Millwright from Bethlehem Steel after 22 years of service. Upon retiring from Bethlehem Steel, Orv owned and operated the Edwardsburg 76 Gas Station, retiring in 1993 after five years of service. Orv and Doris were parishioners of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Family and friends will be received from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012, with the memorial service at 1:30 pm, with Fr. Dan Scheidt officiating at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. The family is honoring Orv's wishes to be cremated, which has already taken place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 4220 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Suite 210, Mishawaka, IN 46545-1440; or to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to the donor's choice.
Published in South Bend Tribune on April 18, 2012 .
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