Steven “Steve” Douglas Kron

1956 - 2022

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Steven “Steve” Douglas Kron, 65 of Kalona, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Private graveside service will be held at the Mentzer Cemetery near Hills, Iowa. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Memorials in the name of Steven Kron may be designated to Richmond AMVETS.

Steve was born Nov. 30, 1956, in Iowa City the son of Donald and Darlene (Chapman) Kron. He graduated from Highland High School and was united in marriage to Susan “Sue” Watkinson, May 25, 2002, in Richmond, Iowa.

He worked in construction and specialized in concrete and stucco. He was a member of the Riverside VFW, Richmond AMVETS and fraternal order of Eagles in Iowa City. He also enjoyed Nascar, camping and fishing.

Survivors include his wife: Sue of Kalona; children: Scott Watkinson of North Liberty, Ryan (Robin) West of Greenwood, Indiana, Andrew (Heather) West of Kalona and Kyle (Sarah) West of Marion; sister: Rajet (Jim) Metz, of Peoria, Illinois; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.