Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Location: 10:30 p.m. at the Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center of Monticello, Indiana
 
 
Age: 88
Date of Birth: Friday, October 23, 1925
Birth place: Chicago, Illinois

Branch: Army

Service: World War II
Father: Richard Cronch
 
Mother: Ethel ( Hubner ) Cronch
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana
Funeral Date: Monday, February 24, 2014
Funeral Location: 12:00 p.m. (noon), Monday, February 24, 2014, Funeral Mass at the Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church, 543 S. Main Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960
Clergy: Father Gerald Borawski of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Private Family Burial
Visitation will be:
Gathering of Family and Friends from 11:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m. (noon), Monday, February 24, 2014, at the Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church, 543 S. Main Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Biographical Information:
His family moved to Michigan and he graduated from Monroe High School in 1943. Dick joined the army and while on active duty he attended the University of Wisconsin and studied engineering. He was called to duty as a combat engineer during World War II. He returned and attended Northwestern University. He graduated in 1954 with a BA in Science. He was a steam fitters apprentice, part owner of Diener Supply, and worked at White County Area Plan. Dick was Mayor of Monticello from 1992 to 1995. He contributed to getting Little League and Burger King to Monticello. He retired in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion 40-8 and was Commander in 1960. He was a member of Our Lady of Lakes Catholic Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus St. John Neumann Council#6955, both of Monticello, Indiana.
Special Services: Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of the American Legion, VFW and AmVets Post all of Monticello, Indiana, will follow the funeral mass at the Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: Memorial donations may be given to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church or Happy Tails Animal Care Center of Buffalo, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On May 1, 1954, in Chicago, Illinoios, he married Leora "Lee" (Roach) Cronch. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife,Leora "Lee" Cronch of Monticello, Indiana; Cousin, Shirley VanBalen of Florida; Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews; Beloved Pets, His Dog, Buddy, and His Cat, Missy.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Richard & Ethel (Hubner) Cronch.Sister, Joanne Seick
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488