Greece, NY – Keith W. Kroon of Greece, N.Y. passed away on March 9, 2020 in Rochester, NY.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Judy Foster Kroon, Sons Jeffrey (Mineca Riggs) of Colorado, and Scott (Janine), and Grandchildren Kaleigh and Colton of Orchard Park, N.Y. Also brothers David of TX, and Charles of NM.
Keith graduated from the University of Nebraska in Chemical Engineering in 1964 and came East to work at Eastman Kodak.
Family camping trips in the big red van started the family’s interest in travel.
The family spent many years enjoying the company of international university students from many countries. It was a great introduction to other cultures and foods of other countries. When Keith retired in 1991 he and Judy enjoyed their retirement years by following their motto of ‘Traveling the World For Food and Canals.’
Throughout his time in Rochester Keith’s hobby was learning about canals, both locally, and around the world. Their home was on the banks of the original Erie Canal and that sparked the many outings with small sons to visit other “watery ditches”. He was active in many canal groups and rode his bicycle across New York State on the bike trail several times.
Many later trips included attendance at a World Canals Conference, seeing the local sights and meeting up with like minded people in many countries . This hobby led to a general interest in history which provided the family with a lifetime of pursuits.
A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. If desired, please consider a donation to Wilmot Cancer Center.
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Wish we were closer to give you a big hug! Sending our LOVE! ❤️❤️
Judy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Keith on Greece Foodshelf- also, so happy when you could join us at the Green Barn AAUW picnic.
JUDY, My prayers and blessings are with you and family. I am sorry to hear of Keith’s passing.
I knew him well upon the church. I am proud to serve with him as an usher. May god strengthen your faith and keep you strong. God bless you.
SEMPER FIDELIS Erich Ruppert Sr
So sorry to hear.
My deepest condolences.
Our sympathy to Judy and family. We have fond memories of our years of friendship.
My sympathy to Judy and family. I have fond memories of Keith as a colleague and also of our young families when you babysat for our daughter.
We are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing.
Judy, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Many fond memories of our men’s nights out when the ladies had their meeting.
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. God has called Keith home to rest in peace and comfort with him. Love and hugs to you
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. God has called Keith home to rest in peace and comfort with him. Love and hugs to you
Sending our sympathy and prayers. May these wonderful memories you have sustain you and your boys. We remember Keith’s smile and sense of humor and his great interest in canals. Always fun to hear the adventures at canal conferences, worldwide . He will be missed.
Love,
Jim and Jane
We were sad to hear of Keith’s passing. You were wonderful friend’s when we lived in Rochester. When we joined the Church, you were the first to greet us and make us feel at home by introducing us to others. We would like to attend the Service of Remembrance if possible. Please contact us at: 1 (607) 467-5941. Our thought and prayers are with you!
Such an interesting person and travel quest. Glad we got to meet him in Colorado. Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Judy, on behalf of the Seward High class of 1960 we will remember Keith. Sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for sharing this information with all of us.
Sorry to hear of your sad news.
Roger SQUIRES
I am deeply saddened to receive this news just recently. I worked with Keith for years while employed by Parks & Trails New York and then as a board member for the Canalway Trails Association New York. I valued his knowledge, wit and reliability. I will miss him.
So sorry to hear about Keith’s passing. We drove to the CTANY meetings together in Syracuse
for many years. I used to meet him in Rochester at PF Chang’s and we’d go from there. He used
to tell me about all your travels to exotic places in the world. I especially liked to hear about your
trips to Thailand and Mexico. Even though I just found out about his death, please know that he
will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.
Judy, I am so sorry to learn of Keiths passing. We were members of CTANY for many years and he had a wealth of information about all canals. He was a steady person with a dry wit. He will be missed.