June Elaine Kronholm
June 23, 2022
June Kronholm passed away on June 23, 2022, at home in Gainesville, Florida, surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1930, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the daughter of Glenn and Emma (Schuetz) Watson.
June graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked at the Buick Motor Company in Chicago, Illinois, until her marriage to Herbert Kronholm in 1952. They settled in Dallas, Texas, where she worked for Neiman Marcus. After returning to Wisconsin Rapids, June worked for Riverview Hospital and the Doctor’s Clinic, and, after retirement, she carried meals to her hometown elderly residents. June was a lifetime member of First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids and was an avid gardener who would often find new and exotic plants to add to her beautiful collection. She traveled to England, Ireland, Sweden, and Germany with her friends. She loved puzzles and especially a good Riesling.
In addition to her parents, June was predeceased by her husband Herb of 39 years, her sisters Jerry (Watson) Van Winkle, Phyllis (Watson) Moore, and brother Clarence (Bud) Watson. She is survived by her children, Herbert Jr. (Jonna) Kronholm, Wisconsin Rapids; Kurt (Lynne) Kronholm, Loveland, Colorado; Lisa (Richard) Moore, Woodruff, Wisconsin; and Bret (Dawn) Kronholm, Alachua, Florida.
June has eight grandchildren: Uwe (Jocelyn Read) Kronholm, Fullerton, California; Nathaniel (Ashlee) Kronholm, Ft. Collins, Colorado; Benjamin (Lizzie) Kronholm, Arvada, Colorado; Erik (Anna Sonnenberg) Kronholm, Marshfield, Wisconsin; Alexander Kronholm, Alachua, Florida; Andrew Kronholm, Jacksonville, Florida; Kelsey (Eric) Hauser, Aurora, Colorado; and Ethan Kronholm, Alachua, Florida. June has four great grandchildren: Rainer, Leif, Cara June, and Margaret (Maggie). Max the cat has been her constant companion for 15 years and will miss her, as will all who knew her warm smile, compassion, and great sense of humor.
For service information please contact the family or First English Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
For those wishing to remember June in a special way, donations can be made to First English Lutheran Church of Wisconsin Rapids.
June’s family would like to express our deepest thanks to the staff of Haven Hospice and Jasmine Point at the Village of Gainesville for their expert care and compassion.
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It seems like just yesterday I was having a conversation with June at Kelsey’s wedding. She was such a wonderful lady and will be missed. Rest in peace June.