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Elmer Kroening, Board Chief, Dies
SANBORN-Elmer F. Kroening, 67, of 4181 Upper. Mountain Road, prominent in civic and church affairs here and, chairman of the Planning Board in the Town of Cambria, died Friday (June 17, 1966) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Niagara, he was the son of the late Carl and Anna Pfohl Kroening. His wife, the former Elsie Walck Kroening, died in September of 1965, Mr. Kroening was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, a member of the Board of Elders, the Church Council, the Lutheran Laymen's League of Western New York, and a past trustee of the church. He also was an exempt member of the Pekin Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau Extension Service, a former director of the National Grape Cooperative and a former board member of the Starpoint Central School. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are five sons, John and Herbert, of Lockport; Raymond; of Ransomville, and Harry and Martin Kroening of Sanborn; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Haseley, Sanborn, and Mrs. Dennis DeVantier, of Bergholtz; a brother, Edward Kroening, of Sanborn, and 28 grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn, and from noon until 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. LaVerne J. Fitch. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery.

Elmer married WALCK, Elsie Auguste Louise on 27 Nov 1921 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Elsie (daughter of WALCK, Friedrich Wilhelm and MUELLER, Helene Caroline Albertine) was born on 2 Oct 1901 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Sep 1965 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John F. Kroening NF Gazette Nov 9, 1997
Dairy farmer was Cambria supervisor
CAMBRIA - John F.. Kroening, 15, of Upper Mountain Road, . former Town. of Cambria supervisor, died Saturday (Nov. 8, 1997) in Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, after being struck by an automobile. He was responding to the scene of an automobile accident with the Cambria Fire Co. on North Ridge Road near Church Road, when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle while crossing the street.
He was born Oct. 28. 1922, in Niagara Falls, the son of Elmer and Elsie (Walck) Kroening. He and his family moved to Sanborn when he was an ...... Mr. Kroening later to the family farm (sic) in Cambria when he was 8 years old. He attended LaSalle High School.
Mr. Kroening served as the supervisor of Cambria from 1970 to 1993, and as a councilman for 15 years before becoming supervisor. He also worked at the former Wurlitzer Co. and the National Grinding Wheel for a few years before becoming a full-time dairy farmer.
He was a charter member of the Cambria Volunteer Fire County, founded in 1944, where he served as chief from 1952. to 1957. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Ridge, and a former member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, where he served as treasurer from 1952 to 1955 and as chairman in 1969.
Mr. Kroening was a former director of the Niagara County Extension Service and served on the Niagara County Agricultural Stabilization Committee.
“He loved our town,” said June, his wife of 45 years. “He always treated the town's money just as if it was his own.”
A “no-nonsense” sort of guy was how Councilman George J. Bush described Kroening.
“Farmers don't really talk between the lines,” he said, adding that Kroening had approached him years ago to serve on the town's Recreation Commission. Even though Bush just said he would think about it, the next thing he knew, he had been appointed. Although Kroening wore a pacemaker and had some health problems the past few years, his wife said “you couldn't keep him from doing things” as he still loved riding his tractor and helping out others.
In addition to his wife, June E. (Scherer) Kroening; he is survived by two sons, Bryan Kroening and Michael Kroening, both of Lockport; two daughters, Laurie Page of Cheektowaga and Shelia Feind of Lockport; three brothers, Herbert Kroening and Martin Kroening, both of Lockport, and Harry Kroening of Sanborn; two sisters, Hazel Hasely (sic) of Sanborn and Doris DeVantier of Niagara Falls; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Raymond Kroening,
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn., where the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday. The Rev. David J. Musall will conduct services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, Lockport. Burial will be in Huskey Cemetery, Lockport.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or to the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund.

Family/Spouse: SCHERER, June Elisabeth. June (daughter of SCHERER, Otto T and RISCH, Rosina Amelia) was born on 1 Jan 1933 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jul 2020 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ZASTROW, Rose Arlene. Rose (daughter of ZASTROW, Charles Henry and JACOBS, Arlene H) was born on 2 Feb 1925 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Aug 2012 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 31, 2001
Herbert E. Kroening, 75, a councilman for the Town of Cambria, died unexpectedly Monday (Jan. 29, 2001) in Lockport Memorial Hospital.
Born in Lewiston, he operated a dairy farm in Cambria for more than 50 years.
He was serving his third term on the Cambria Town Board at the time of his death.
Kroening was a member of Cambria Volunteer Fire Company for 52 years and served on the town's Agriculture Stabilization Committee for more than 30 years. He also was a committeeman with the National Grape Co-op (Welch's) and a director with Niagara Milk Producers for 13 years.
He was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lockport.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Jeanette Schuman; two daughters, Kathy Kemble and Bonnie Glenn, both of Lockport; a son, Randy of Wilson; two brothers, Harry and Martin of Sanborn; two sisters, Hazel Haseley of Sanborn and Doris DeVantier of Bergholz; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 6965 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria

Herbert married SCHUMAN, Jeanette Marjorie on 27 May 1950 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Jeanette (daughter of SCHUMANN, Herbert Wilhelm Ernst and BEUTEL, Gertrude) was born on 20 Aug 1924 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 May 2013 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harry A. Kroening, 88, of Sanborn, NY was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 9, 2016, at his residence under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice. He was born in the Town of Lewiston, on June 6, 1927, the son of the late Elmer and Elsie [Walck] Kroening.

Mr. Kroening owned a dairy farm and was later employed with the Operating Engineers Local 463 for over 30 years, before retiring in 1989. He was an active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church for the past 83 years, holding several offices. He was an exempt member of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company.

Mr. Kroening built his own home as well as a cabin in the Southern Tier. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, gardening and woodworking.

Mr. Kroening was the husband of 63 years to the late Jeanette [Beutel] Kroening, who died on April 30, 2010. He is survived by his children Joyce Kroening, Daniel (Lois) Kroening, Carl (Donna) Kroening, Lee (Debra) Kroening, Diane (Michael) Sweet and Donna Kroening, thirteen grandchildren, Alicia (Ryan), Jeremy (Kerry), Justin (Aleasha), Andrew, Matthew, Rachel, Michelle (Thomas), Ashley, Lauren, Jessica, Jennifer, Kristina (Robert) and Joseph, two step-grandchildren, Teresa and Gina (Mario), two great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Eli, four step-great-grandchildren, Anthony, Julian, Nico and Jada, one brother Martin (Shirly) Kroening, two sisters Hazel (late Alfred) Haseley and Doris (Dennis) DeVantier, and a sister-in-law June Kroening. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was the father of the late Jean and Lynn Kroening and brother of the late John, Raymond (late Rose) and Herbert (late Jeanette) Kroening.
His family will be present on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral Services on Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, with the Rev. R. Peter Vogeler officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Andrew Lutheran Church or to Niagara Hospice.

Interment in St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery, Pekin.

Harry married BEUTEL, Jeanette Bernice on 27 Nov 1946 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Jeanette (daughter of BEUTEL, Edwin William and WILLIAMS, Alice Ruth Bernice) was born on 1 Nov 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Apr 2010 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married HASELEY, Alfred Erich [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doris married DEVANTIER, Dennis Albert [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Martin L. Kroening, age 87 of Cambria, New York, was called to his heavenly home on July 11, 2021. He passed peacefully at his residence, while under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. Born in the Town of Cambria, son of the late Elmer and Elsie (Walck) Kroening. Martin was a lifelong resident and dairy farmer in the town of Cambria. He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, the Sanborn Historical Society, The Historical Society of North Germans in Western NY, a 50 year member of Wilson Conservation Club, Cast Iron Seat Association, and Niagara County Milk Producers.Survivors include his wife of almost 65 years: Shirly A. (Schultz) Kroening; their five children: Gail (Bill) Segarra, Steven (Terri) Kroening, Dawn (Joe) Nye, Linda (Kurt) Miller and Jennifer (Chris) Weech; two sisters: Hazel Haseley and Doris DeVantier; twelve grandchildren: Carolyn, Jacob, Michael, Hunter, Kaitlyn, Brittany, Joseph, Alyssa, Anna, William Reed, Jenna, and Britain; two great-grandchildren: Jackson and Emery; and several nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by four brothers: John, Raymond, Herbert and Harry Kroening.Private services were held with the family, on Thursday (July 15) at 11:00 a.m. in the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, with the Rev. Kurt Schultz, officiating. Interment followed in Hillside Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Family/Spouse: SCHULTZ, Shirley Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAUZAU, Christine Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PAGE, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FEIND, Douglas Franklin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KOSAKOWSKI, Corinne Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ERSKINE, Suzanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Ronald W. Kroening of  the Town of Cambria, passed away on  Monday, July 12, 2021,  at home under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.   He was born in Niagara Falls, NY,  on June 1, 1949, a son of the late Raymond C. and Rose A. [Zastrow] Kroening.
Mr. Kroening was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years,  Sandra L. [Travers] Kroening, two sons Jeffrey and Timothy (Rachel) Kroening, two daughters Rebecca (William) Davis and Katherine (John) Northam, six grandchildren Abigail, Emily, Mason, Reagan, Bryce and Colton, two brothers David (Sue) and Mark (Donna) Kroening, two sisters-in-law of Janelle and Debbie Kroening, also many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Kroening was the brother of the late Donald and Gary Kroening.
Private funeral services were held at the wishes of his family.
Memorials may be made in his name to St. John's Lutheran School.

Arrangements were made through the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Sanborn, NY

Family/Spouse: TRAVERS, Sandra Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 3, 2012
Donald R. Kroening

Niagara Gazette

SANBORN — Donald R. Kroening, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital Lewiston, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on May 2, 1952, the son of Rose (Zastrow) Kroening and the late Raymond Kroening.

Don graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1970. He was employed with Harrison Radiator, later Delphi, for over 35 years, before retiring in 2005. Don was an Exempt Member of the Pekin Fire Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid sportsman.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janelle L. (Wendt) Kroening; three daughters, Melissa (Gordon) Hermanson, Jr. of Sanborn, NY, Kelly (Bryan) Lane of Rochester, NY and Rachel (George) Sisson, Jr. of Amherst, NY; one granddaughter, Kaylee Lane; three brothers, Ronald (Sandra) Kroening, David (Sue) Kroening and Mark (Donna) Kroening, all of Ransomville, NY; one sister-in-law, Debra Kroening; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Don was the brother of the late Gary Kroening.

The family will be present on Monday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Brad Delp officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to the Community Bible Church. Interment at Mount View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, NY.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Family/Spouse: WENDT, Janelle Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCCOLLUM, Debra Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KRAFT, Donna Rae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KEMBLE, Gary Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GLENN, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GUENTHER, Anita L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PETTIT, Nancy I. Nancy (daughter of PETTIT, Jarvis) was born about 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Sep 1998 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DYSINGER, Rosemary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAJCHRZYCKI, Debra L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARZAHL, Kent Erich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PARKER, Shawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWEET, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OPPEE, Joseph John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KROENING - In Buffalo, N. Y. July 28, 1960. Lynn Denise age 2 years. Daughter of Harry and Jeanetfe Beutel Kroenlng of Baer Rd., Sanborn. N. Y. Sister of Joyce, Daniel and Carl. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kroening and Mr. end Mrs. Edwin Beutel. all of Sanborn, N- Y. Friends may call at the Pike t, Jones Funeral Home, Hoover Rd., Sanborn where services will be held Sunday, July 31st at 2 P.m. and at 2:30 pm., St. Andrews Lutheran Church Pekin. The Rev. Carl J. Goette officiating. Interment in' St. Andrews Cemetery.

Carl married GUENTHER, Donna Marie on 2 Aug 1975 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Doreen Ruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married SEEFELDT, Thomas H [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEUTEL, Deborah Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOGT, Peter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAYES, Stephanie M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROLLING, Marjorie Dawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MANCINI, Theresa Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SEGARRA, William Frances Allan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLER, William Kurt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NYE, Joseph Maxwell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WEECH, Christopher Anthony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NORTHAM, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROJEK, Rachel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERMANSON, Gordon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANE, Bryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SISSON, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCNAIRN, Adrian Jay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CUILLO, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eric married MISZEWSK, Melissa on 27 Aug 2011 in Lancaster, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS, Dean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LINDERMAN, Amanda Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BELUSH, Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TRACY, Thomas Jeremiah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GESSEL, Aleasha L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAKER, Kelly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LITZ, Renee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VIRKLER, Shannon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]