{"id":50992,"date":"2026-11-09T09:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=50992"},"modified":"2026-11-09T09:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:09:58","slug":"joseph-bradley-kronewitter-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/50992-joseph-bradley-kronewitter-61\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Bradley Kronewitter (61)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Joseph Bradley Kronewitter, 61, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2026, surrounded by love.<\/p>\n<p>Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.<br \/>\nMemorials may be made to the donor\u2019s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com<br \/>\nJoseph was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a hardworking man who took great pride in both his family and his career. He dedicated 24 years of service to Irwin Telescopic Seating, where his commitment and work ethic were a reflection of the man he was. But above all his accomplishments, his greatest pride and joy was his family.<br \/>\nJoseph shared 39 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Tracy. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, memories, and a family that meant everything to him.<br \/>\nHe found happiness in the simple things and in making memories with those he loved. Whether golfing with his sons, hunting, entertaining at home, building and creating new projects, smoking and cooking for friends and family, or enjoying a ride on his Harley-Davidson, Joseph had a way of making every moment count. His home was a place for gathering, good food, laughter, and friendship. He loved bringing people together and creating memories that will be cherished for<br \/>\nyears to come.<br \/>\nJoseph\u2019s legacy is one of hard work, devotion, generosity, and, most importantly, love for his family. He will be remembered for the memories he created, the projects he built, the meals he shared, the stories he told, and the countless ways he showed up for the people who mattered most to him.<br \/>\nHe was preceded in death by his mother, Susanne Kronewitter; mother-in-law, Sharron Turner;<br \/>\nand father-in-law, John Turner, Jr.<br \/>\nThose left to cherish his memory are his father, James; beloved wife of 39 years, Tracy; his sons, Brandon (Candra) and Turner; his treasured granddaughters, Emery and Haddie; his brother, John (Angie) Kronewitter; In-laws, Toni (Thurman) Baker, John (Christine) Turner, III; multiple nieces and nephews; and countless close friends who were fortunate enough to share in his life.<br \/>\nThough his time here was far too short, the love he gave, the life he built, and the memories he leaves behind will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.<br \/>\nHis greatest accomplishment wasn\u2019t what he built with his hands, but the family, friendships, and memories he built along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph Bradley Kronewitter, 61, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2026, surrounded by love. 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