Paul Kronebusch, 61, St. Michael, MN passed away July 9, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sanborn, ND at 10:30 AM. He will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery following the service. The service will be live streamed, then archived, on a link provided along with his obituary on his tribute page at www.lerudmathias.com An online guestbook is available there as well.
Paul Bradley Kronebusch was born December 19, 1961 in Valley City, ND, to James and Sharon (Kvislen) Kronebusch. He graduated from North Central High School in 1980 and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Valley City State University. Paul moved to the suburbs in the Twin Cities following his graduation, and this is where he grew his career and raised his family. Paul married his wife Carrie (Martin) Kronebusch in 1989 and raised two boys (Jarrod/Seth) together. Paul and Carrie enthusiastically welcomed their grandson (Jorah) in November 2019.
Paul started his career in sales and later Store Manager for Wickes Furniture in Coon Rapids, MN – eventually given the responsibility to single-handedly open and close multiple locations throughout his tenure. While Paul thrived in a fast-paced corporate environment, he grew up working on farms in North Dakota and loved being outdoors. Being a farmhand when he was young is where he grew his discipline and appreciation for hard work. He joined his family
friend in a roof and deck business for the next decade. For his late career, he worked as an Account Executive for regional waste management companies in the Twin Cities. He loved being part of a team working to achieve goals together. His work ethic and ability to connect with others were unmatched. Any team was lucky to have him. Paul was as charismatic as they come. His infectious character won over the hearts of anyone hat had the pleasure to meet him. His goal was to brighten your day, and no one could achieve this quite like him. You only needed to meet him once to understand how incredibly kind, funny, and caring he was. He was a selfless leader, dependable and happy to take care of others. Paul had a gift of making people smile. It’s been said by many, “Everyone needs a Paul in their family!”
Paul was one of the hardest workers you could ever ask for, but he was an even better dad, husband, and grandpa. To say that he put himself before his family is an understatement. He loved his family and being together with them and supporting them is what brought him true happiness. No matter how hard his family tried, he would never accept any gifts. He always said that having his family with him is all he needs.
He leaves his loving wife, Carrie, sons Jarrod (Aria) and Seth (fiancé Ashley) and grandson Jorah. His mother Sharon Kronebusch, siblings: Susan (Gary) McClaflin, Nancy (Terry) Bryn, Robert Kronebusch, Kristi (Melvin) Schneider, Fay (Cal) Kopp, Dean Kronebusch, Diane (Jim) Nelson, Mathew Kronebusch and Mark (Stacy) Kronebusch; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his father.
Paul Kronebusch, 61, St. Michael, MN passed away July 9, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sanborn, ND at 10:30 AM. He will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery following the service.
The Lerud Mathias Funeral Home, Valley City, ND is assisting the family with local arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.lerudmathias.com