Lowell Kronk

Lowell "Ray" Kronk, 81, of Fulton, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital. He was born in Callaway County on March 8, 1940, to the late Noah W. Kronk and the late Mary Alma (Nelson) Kronk. Prior to retirement, Ray worked as a truck driver for multiple companies including Samuel Shoe Company. He was also an independent truck driver and an Aide at Fulton State Hospital. He loved to travel and was fortunate enough to travel overseas with Sue and on RV trips with extended family. His passion was tinkering with old cars, especially 50s models, a love he passed on to his sons. Ray was a God-fearing man who raised his family in Southside Baptist Church where he remained a member. Through the years he and Sue hosted many foreign exchange students and foreign ministry families. Ray found great joy in time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue; children, Sonja James (Roy) of Grovetown, Ga., Debbie Rustin of Whiting, Iowa, Kerry Kronk (Tammy) of Mokane, Susan Kronk of Fulton, and Corey Kronk (Becky) of Fulton; brothers, Eddie Kronk (Linda), and Ronnie Kronk (Janice), all of Fulton; sister, Ina Waugh (Larry) of Whiting, Iowa; sister-in-law, Kathy Kronk of Fulton; grandchildren, Nicholas James (Artie), Lindsay James, Adam James Rustin, Travis Rustin, Colton Salmons (Jessica), Gregory Kronk, Kimberly Hiatte, Coby Kronk, and Erin Pitt; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Kennedy Salmons, Jeremiah Cox, and twin girls on the way; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Noel Wayne Kronk; and son-in-law, Robbie Rustin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton with Pastor Guy Thomas officiating. Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Southside Baptist Church Youth Ministry, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.