Jerry L Cronin

Jerry Cronin, 71, passed away January 1, 2019, at his home in Des Moines. He was born October 14, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jerry graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Jerry was a welder by trade and worked for Eagle Iron Works for 42 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #109, where he served as Trustee.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Connie; children, Leanette (David) Valen, Jerry Cronin and Leanne (Steve) McCulley; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 25 foster children; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Loretta Cronin, sister, Pearl Marinaro; and his brother, Ronnie Cronin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 6567 Bloomfield Road. Jerry will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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