- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1933
- Date Of Death: March 14, 2015
- State: Michigan
Robert E. Cronheim, “B.C.,” age 81, of Edwardsburg, died Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born August 7, 1933 in Grandville, Michigan to Albert and June (Cooper) Cronheim. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded by two sisters, Evelyn Guy and Mary Bosworth. Bob served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1960. BC liked the MSU Spartans and the Detroit Lions.
He enjoyed politics and political discussions. He walked 3.7 miles every day with his walking stick and dog biscuits in his pocket. BC liked nature and the outdoors. He loved his family and the grandchildren knew that Grampa BC was a character. He was known for his laughter and his joking.
Robert will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by four daughters, Debra (Phill) Jacquez of Mesa, Arizona, Cristine Berns of Lansing, Michigan, Merry Svadlena of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Amy (Mark) Peterson of Cadillac, Michigan; ten grandchildren, Joseph Jacquez, Steven Jacquez, Monique Jacquez, Bridget Berns, Courtney Berns, Rachel Svadlena, Katrin Svadlena, Max Svadlena, Ryan Peterson, Lindsay Peterson; one sister, Phyllis Cronheim of Belmont, Michigan; one brother, Albert Cronheim of Grandville, Michigan; and a host of nieces and nephews.
