James Warren Kronberg, 79, of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away September 19, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in
Maumee, Ohio.
He was born to Clarence and Velma (Staub) Kronberg. He was married to Eunice (Hartman) Kronberg for over
55 years. Jim graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science – Business
Administration and the University of Toledo with a Master of Business Administration.
Jim was a captain in the United States Air Force and served as a Missile Launch Officer at Minot Air
Force Base in North Dakota. After serving in the Air Force, Jim worked for Toledo Edison in various
positions in administrative services in Toledo, and as the Services Director at Davis-Besse and in many
surrounding communities as the Municipal Affairs Representative.
He worked at Toledo Edison for over 27 years. He then worked at Owens Community College in adult
education programs including truck driving and CSX Conductor Training programs until his retirement.
Jim was active in the community serving on the Board of Trustees for the Maumee Valley Girl Scouts, a
member of George P. Crosby Gardens Board, and an advisor for the Golden Forks 4-H Club. Jim was also a
member of Community of Christ Church in Whitehouse, OH. Jim’s joys in life included spending time with
his children and grandchildren with their 4-H, sports and school activities, attending BGSU basketball
games, gardening, woodworking, the Detroit Tigers and genealogy research.
Jim is survived by his wife Eunice, children Jennifer Kronberg, of Whitehouse, Kathleen (Eric) Heckert of
Swanton, Amy (Neal) Fifer of McClure, and Lisa (Jerry) Stirn of Metamora, grandchildren John and Ben
Heckert, Emma, Stella, and James Fifer, and Anna and Ryan Stirn, step grandchildren Brandon and
Bridgette Stirn, brother Terry (Mary) Kronberg of Whitehouse, brother-in-law Bob (Lynne) Kidd of Bowling
Green, sister-in-law Jerry Hartman, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty Kidd and brother-in-law Deloy Hartman.
Friends and Family are invited to a visitation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday September 23, 2019 at
Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Rd. Waterville, OH.Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 24,
2019 at 11 a.m. at Community of Christ Church, 6517 Finzel Rd. Whitehouse, Ohio with Pastor Matthew Lash
officiating. Burial will follow at Wakeman Cemetery.
The family suggests giving memorial contributions to the church.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com