Frank Hron

Frank Hron, age 71, of Decorah, IA, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the Linn Haven Nursing Home in New Hampton, IA, with his family by his side. Friends may call from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue in Decorah. Frankie Joseph Hron was born on October 13, 1945, to Edward and Irene (Soukup) Hron in Cresco, Iowa. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1964. Frank worked at Deco in Decorah for 45 years before retiring in 2012. Frank married Jan Hackman on October 11, 1980 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Together they were blessed with two children, Karla and Kevin. Frank was very proud of his 45 years of service for Deco. He enjoyed flea markets and road trips. Frank was especially proud of his children and their accomplishments. Frank is survived by his wife: Jan Hron, Decorah, IA. Two children: Karla (Jon) Kottke, Kasson, MN and Kevin Hron, Waterloo, IA. Brothers and sisters in law: Madonna (Jerome) Kriener, Fort Atkinson, IA; Betty (Leon) Benjegerdes, Mason City, IA; Ron (Rosemary) Hackman, Cedar Rapids, IA; Marv (Gail) Tester, Salt Lake City, UT; Mel (Mary Lou) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, IA; Judy (Duane) Crock, Cedar Rapids, IA; Mary (Erich) Weiss, Decorah, IA; Jim (Chris) Hackman, Cresco, IA; JoAnn (Pat) Costigan, Lawler, IA; John (Sue) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, IA; Dave (Sharon) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, IA; Rick (Donna) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, IA. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Irene. Father and mother in law: Leo and Rita (Leibold) Hackman. Brother: Ronald (Arlene) Hron. Sister in law: Lorraine Tester.