James Leroy Cronin Sr. 1936 -2009

Rural Bladen resident James Leroy Cronin Sr. 72, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at his home. There will be no services or visitation. The remains were cremated. Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill is in charge of arrangements. James was born September 5, 1936, to LeRoy and Eunice (Ebert) Cronin at Sutton, NE. He married Barbara Jean Ransom on August 20, 1955, at Hastings, Ne. He farmed and worked at Central Community College at Hastings, NE, in maintance for over 30 years. Jim began his employment at CCC on July 1, 1966 - beginning as stockman storekeeper, being promoted to supervisor of shipping, receiving and grounds, and retiring as physical plant supervisor in 1999. Jim was the recipient of the Hastings Campus Outstanding service Award in 1986. During his years at CCC he touched the lives of numerous students who worked under him in the maintance department. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Bladen, Ne; one son, James LeRoy Cronin Jr. of St. Louis, Mo; two daughters, Deborah Lynn Palanza of Las Vegas, NV and Crystal Claire Strasburg of Oakville, Il; three sisters, Colleen Gorden of Red Wing, MN, Mary Ann Noel of Cozad, Ne and Patricia Pavelka of Lincoln, NE; and three grandchildren, Christopher Palanza and Holly and Heather Strasburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bobbi's address is 1061 Road T, Bladen, NE 68928