Mr. John Lyle "Jack" Kromer's Obituary
John Lyle Kromer, "Jack", age 99, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2014. Born in Tampa on September 18, 1915, to John F. and Mae Kromer, he was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Dorothy,his daughter Diane Borg( Gene), son John Kromer Jr.(Janet):; grandchildren Chris Cimino (April), Ellen Kromer, William Kromer, John Michael Kromer, all of Tampa, and Ashley Mullis of North Carolina; great-grandchildren Jack Cimino and Jamie Cimino, of Tampa, and Aidan Mullis of North Carolina. Also by the loving family of Dorothy, including daughters Betty Regalado( Fred), Darlene Combs (Dewey), Toni Cason (Roye), and son John Black, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Virginia, and Violet, and his first wife Myrle. Jack's proudest accomplishment was serving his country as a member of the U.S.Army. As a combat veteran of WW II, he served as a paratrooper in both the 101st, and 82nd Airborne divisions. He served in Africa, participated in the first recorded combat jump, into Sicily, and went on to fight in Italy, France, and Germany. Later in life, he shared his stories of his experiences, including the stranding at Bastogne, and survival in brutal cold. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star medal .Jack grew up in the Sulphur Springs area of Tampa, and spent some of his early years in Atlanta, Ga. Settling back in Tampa, following the war, with his first wife Myrle, he worked for Life Insurance Company of Georgia, retiring there after 35 years. Realizing retirement wasn't for him, and to help fund his enjoyment of visiting Las Vegas, he went to work delivering publications for Haas Publishing, working well into his 80's. He enjoyed golf (many a Saturday morning would find him at Rocky Point), the beach, the NC mountains, and later, meeting his friends at Citrus Park Mall, and watching the Rays on TV.
Jack was a member of the original congregation of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Tampa. He lived his life with a devotion to God and his family. His loyalty and dedication drove him; his kindness, honesty, pride, and integrity defined him; and he will forever be an inspiration to those that knew him. His love for his family was unwavering and absolute, and we truly salute the man we loved so much, and celebrate his life. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29th, at 2:00pm, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00, at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave, Tampa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to Lifepath Hospice, or the American Legion, post #152. We would like to thank and acknowledge the kindess and care of the VA Home Health Team, and the Lifepath Hospice Pink team, and his devoted care-givers. Online condolences may be sent to bozaroel.com.
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