Anna Kron, age 96, of Miles City, MT passed away on September 11, 2022 at Holy Rosary Residential Care. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. To family she was Mom, Oma or Tanta Anna. To friends she was sweet Anna. Everyone who knew her, loved her. She was the kindest, gentlest, most precious soul who lived. Earth was a better place because of her.
Now heaven is her home. She was ready to go live with her Savior, Jesus, who told her that He had prepared a special place just for her.
She was buried next to her husband in the Custer County Cemetery. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on November 12th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, Mt at 11:00 with lunch for all following the service.
Anna was born on February 26, 1926 in Kurudschika, Bessarabia to Christian and Elizabeth (Erdman) Hintz. She was the 7th child in her family of 8, five girls and three boys. There was a 24-year age span between oldest and youngest sibling. Life was hard. No excuses; it was hard for everyone. Nothing was wasted and nothing taken for granted. Hard work was the way of life for all. That’s just the way it was. In 1940 eastern Europe, this young teenager was further introduced to the cruelty of war and politics. She and her family became refugees, escorted out of their country by governments with little consideration for the common man. Migrating to northern Germany, working on a farm with her sisters, Anna met the charming man she would marry. At the age of 24, Anna married the love of her life, Otto Kron. Together, their future would lead them down the path of being Displaced People, directing their future to America in 1951, where opportunity existed for those who were willing to work hard. Anna and Otto knew how to do that. By 1959, both became Naturalized Citizens of the United States of America. The U.S. benefited greatly by grafting in these incredible new Americans.
Anna was an avid gardener who shared her bounty with friends and family. She grew the best flowers in the neighborhood to be enjoyed by all who walked by. When anyone asked her how she was, her response was always, “I have absolutely nothing to complain about.” That’s courage.
This union produced 2 sons, Sieg and Herb, 5 grandchildren, Heidi, Eric, Sarah, Matt and John, 8 great-grandchildren, Alex and Eva King, Kairon, Owen and Gavin Kron, Eric and Robbie Kron and Connor Hoshibata.
Anna was preceded in death by both parents, her husband in 1997, all of her siblings, and 1 son. Herb is the fortunate one who got to know his mother quite well in the 25 years after his dad
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 12, 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Mt 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 12, 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Mt 59301
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Trish Yeager says
Herb,
Reading this has brought more tears to my eyes, Anna was a very loving, caring and thoughtful lady. I had the priviledge to meet her at TLC when she would come assist the residents with BINGO. She is with the Lord shining down on all how knew her. God Bless
Joan Leinwand says
Sending condolences. A lovely lady.
Sheryl Hartzfeld says
Sending condolences to the Kron family. She was a blessing to many.
Linda Hodgson says
What a wonderful lady. I enjoyed helping her when I worked at Stockman Bank.
Bryan & Shannon says
Herb, so sorry about your sweet mom. Tuff to watch them get old. Here’s to our great moms!
EstherN Nelson says
Ern and Esther,
Beth Ann Johnson Wiedeman says
I am sending prayers for Anna’s family. Anna was a wonderful and caring person. I missed her when I no longer worked where she volunteered.
Esther Nelson says
Home at last my friend and you were a very special lady and friend . Was so good to have you set with us at our bible study after church services!! God bless your family and comfort them !!
God’s BLESSINGS and ours !!
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Herb and Kron family, Im so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Anna god bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Herb,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Remember the good times, they so overshadow the bad.
Ginger Huckins says
We have all been blessed in knowing Anna. She is a precious spirit.
Alvin & Sharon Wenz says
Sympathy to the family
Leslie Lucas says
We all loved Anna, and Otto too, and I know my Mom and Dad were there with great celebration to see their beloved neighbor again. I have the best memories of shooting baskets in her driveway, eating wonderful vegetables from her garden, and still to this day use the flour sack towels she made for us with the “A.K.” lovingly stitched in the corner. What a beautiful life and I loved her like my own grandmother!
Michael Mangen says
Always had fond memories of Otto and Anna and you guys. Such great neighbors. She was one of the most hard working people I’ve ever seen, it was an honor to have known her.
Mike Mangen