Delbert Bert Laurence Kron was born on January 16, 1909 in Norden Township, Red Lake County, Minnesota, the son of Axel and Hilda (Lorenson) Kron. He attended Willowdale School in Norden Township and was baptized in the Methodist Church. He worked for several years in Western North Dakota and in a CC Camp in Montana before returning to the Thief River Falls area, where he worked for area farmers.

Bert was united in marriage to Joyce Meyer on October 11, 1946 in Thief River Falls. The couple farmed in the Rosewood area of New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN. He also worked for Peterson-Biddick Feed Company in Thief River Falls retiring in 1980. They moved to Thief River Falls in 1998.

Bert had a love of nature. He planted hundreds of trees, enjoyed the serenity of the woods, and the peace and quiet of fishing. A favorite pastime for Bert was traveling to Western North Dakota and exploring the Badlands. Berts primary love was spending time with his family. He enjoyed picnicking and playing horseshoes. He was a member of the Viking Town and Country Garden Club for over 30 years and was also a member of the United Methodist Church.

Bert is survived by his wife, Joyce; four children: Karen (Glenn) Odberg of Paynesville, MN, Keith (Diane) Kron of Paola, KS, Laura (Orland) Roppe of Moorhead, MN and Leonard (Bonnie Schock) Kron of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren: Jill (Trevor) Wright, Erica Kron, Jacob Kron, Nicholas Roppe and Gretchen Roppe; step grandchildren: April Burton, Trevor Williamson and Crystal Williamson; two great grandchildren, Anika and Kennedi Wright; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Walter, Ray, Elmer and Clarence; and two sisters: Ethel Arnell and Laura Carlson.