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Homer W. Cronk

Homer Wayne Cronk, age 81, of Galveston, TX, formerly of Huxley, IA, passed away on June 28, 2018 at Seasons Hospice Inpatient Unit at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mr. Cronk graduated from Huxley High School and attended Iowa State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1958.

He was a restaurant manager and bar owner. He loved to travel and spend time with friends, especially at the Captain’s Table Restaurant and the Galveston Elks Lodge 126.

Mr. Cronk received the Hixon Award from the Galveston Morning Kiwanis Club in 2002. He was a member of the Galveston Elks Lodge 126 and was a charter member of the Krewe de la Palapa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie L. Cronk, Sr. and M. Elizabeth (Whitney) Cronk and granddaughter, Hope E. Mitchell.

Mr. Cronk is survived by his wife, Cecelia Sue (Westphal) Cronk; three children, Emily S. (Doug) Whitley, Elise C. (Tom) Mitchell and Curtis W. (Crystal) Cronk; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Veronica, Graham, Clayton, Faith, Sereniti and Temperance; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Lexis; sister, Marilyn A. Whetstone; brother, L. LeRoy (Diane) Cronk, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the First Lutheran Church of Galveston Capital Campaign or the Galveston Resource and Crisis Center.

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Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday July 28, 2018 at First Lutheran Church, 2415 Avenue G, Galveston, TX. Inurnment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery.

Condolences

    Stan and Diane Humphrey lit a candle and writes,
    Rest In Peace, Homer.
    07/10/2018 06:12 pm
    Gene and Cheryl Clemons lit a candle and writes,
    Homer was a wonderful friend. Always had a smile. He will be greatly missed. Sender Fi, sir!
    07/10/2018 06:58 pm
    Jan Saveraid lit a candle and writes,
    So sorry to hear of Homer’s death. My sympathy to all of you. He was a great guy and I always will remember how he sat behind me in study hall and pestered me. Thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless 🙏🏼💕😭. Jan Saveraid
    07/10/2018 07:54 pm
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    07/10/2018 08:33 pm
    Mark Johnson lit a candle and writes,
    Over the past 35 years I've spent more time apart from Homer than I did with him. However, we shared many fun times and had many serious discussions. All I can say is that over the entire time I knew Homer, my life was better because he was out there. He was a delight to know and a truly good friend. Though he is now with our God, I still miss him.
    07/11/2018 01:12 am
    miguel pompa lit a candle and writes,
    The Pompa's of Galveston Texas send condolences and prayers to your family. Hugs !
    07/11/2018 07:56 am
    Forrest Schnobrich lit a candle and writes,
    Although I did not know Homer, I am sure he was a great guy........especially since he married Sue!
    07/11/2018 12:58 pm
    Ellarene Duis Sanders writes,
    I’m sorry for your loss. Parkinson’s is tough to deal with. Have many fond memories of Galveston times!
    07/11/2018 02:41 pm
    Tina & Robert Flores lit a candle and writes,
    Homer was a good neighbor and a funny guy. We are very sorry for your loss. He touched many lives and we know he will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
    07/12/2018 01:55 am
    Ruby & Henry Wulf writes,
    Cecelia, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be unable to attend the memorial service, but we will keep you and in family in our prayers.
    07/26/2018 10:26 pm
    Bob Lyons lit a candle and writes,
    Cecelia, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. I know that after all Homer and you have been through, though, he's now in a better place. I'll always remember the good times we had at the Captain's Table, Reno, and with all of our mutual friends. Homer was such a great person and loved by everyone. My condolences and prayers to you and your family. Love and miss you.
    07/27/2018 07:43 pm

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