WINDHAM – Robert L. Kronberg Sr., 72, of Roosevelt Trail, died Jan. 29, 2004, at Maine Medical Center, after a long illness. Born April 24, 1931, in East Haven, Conn., he was the son of Edward and Beatrice (Messier) Kronberg and attended local schools. Following school, Mr. Kronberg enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. A self-employed contractor for many years, he particularly enjoyed remodeling projects. He attended The Windham Christian Life Center and served as a trustee there. A member of the Maine Antique Gas Engines Club, he was a collector and restorer of old one-lunger engines. He loved collecting them, the older the better. He would spend countless hours cleaning them and returning them to operating condition. Sometimes he would sell one but not very often, he did not want to part with any of them. Bob was also a collector of railroad cars and was a member of The Cotton Valley Railroad Club of Wolfeboro, N.H. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marie Heard and Beatrice Chapman. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rell Hutchinson Kronberg of Windham; two sons, Robert Kronberg Jr. of Bumpass, Va., and Curt Kronberg, of San Diego, Calif.; three stepchildren, Larry Hutchinson of Bangor, Jodie Dietterich of Milo, and Tim Hutchinson of Brewer; four brothers, Edward, James, David and John, all of Connecticut; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at the Windham Christian Life Center, Gray Road, Windham, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be private at Arlington Cemetery, Windham. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.
ROBERT L. KRONBERG SR.
