Alvin F. Kroening, 86, of Casco passed away on Monday March 9, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 10, 1928 to the late Ewald and Odile (Malcore) Kroening. On September 10, 1947 Alvin married Rhoda Alberts. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2011. Alvin worked at Algoma Hardwoods until his retirement. He enjoyed quality time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and going on gambling trips.
Alvin is survived by his children Julie Englebert, Casco; Sue Smith, Suamico; and Perry (Tammy) Kroening, Sturgeon Bay; grandchildren Nick Englebert, Brenda (Mark) Griep, Neil (Jenny) Englebert, Doug (Colleen) Englebert, Dinah (Marc) Grassel, Darrin (Tina) Englebert, Shannon (Mark) Staudenmaier, Kristen (Brad) LaCount, Preston Kroening, Karmen (Morris) Strain, Brittany Neinas, and Keegan Kroening; 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers Melvin (Carol) Kroening, Orbie Kroening; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law Joseph (Joyce) Alberts, Mose Alberts, Lila Alberts, and Peter Dellis. He was preceded in death by two son-in-laws Marvin Englebert, and Dennis Smith; two sisters Lydia Kroening, and Edna Dellis; as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Sereno (Lil) Alberts, Julius Alberts, Serena (Ray) Rush, Myrell Alberts, and Carolyn Alberts.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday March 12, 2015 at Wiesner & Massart Funeral Home Casco; and again on Friday March 13 at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Bay Settlement from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral Service will take place at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Leach officiating. Entombment will follow the service. Online condolences may be shared here .
Alvin's family wishes to thank Unity Hospice for their comfort and loving care.
