Published on: Sunday, March 30, 2008
He was a member of Lions Club; served as a Sunday school teacher, the Christian Education Committee and trustee at his Presbyterian Church; and was a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Phi Omega and a life member of Delta Sigma Delta. He also was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars life member, Masonic Lodge, Whiteside County Sesquicentennial Committee of Illinois Sesquicentennial Celebration and the County Bicentennial Commission, with duties in relation to various historical researches, cemeteries and people. He was a founding member of, and held offices in, the Morrison Historical Society. He was one of the organizers and the first president of the Morrison Community Fund and a member of the board and treasurer of Odell Public Library.
He wrote extensively including: "A History of the Post Offices of Whiteside County, Illinois," "History of Carroll County Post Offices," and numerous local historical articles. He also was published in the Illinois Historical Society, Illinois Dental Journal, JADA and elsewhere. In 2004, he wrote and had published "The Family of Ronald W. Reagan."
Dr. Gronner was a leader in his field. He served as secretary and president of the Legislative Interest Committee of Illinois Dentists (LICID), increasing its membership from a few to 3,000. He was appointed to the executive council of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), where he served as vicepresident and president. He was a member of the ADA Council on Scientific Session 1970-75; the Pierre Fauchard Society; and became a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1980. In 1970, he was awarded the Loyalty Award from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
Since retiring in 1983, he has remained active with Scouting, traveled and enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and stamps. He also enjoyed playing bridge and bowling.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Bruce Gronner; a granddaughter, Kristin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
On Feb. 14, 2008, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice.
A meleader in his field. He served as secretary and president of the Legislative Interest Committee of Illinois Dentists (LICID), increasing its membership from a few to 3,000. He was appointed to the executive council of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), where he served as vicepresident and president. He was a member of the ADA Council on Scientific Session 1970-75; the Pierre Fauchard Society; and became a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1980. In 1970, he was awarded the Loyalty Award from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
Since retiring in 1983, he has remained active with Scouting, traveled and enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and stamps. He also enjoyed playing bridge and bowling.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Bruce Gronner; a granddaughter, Kristin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
On Feb. 14, 2008, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Anderson Auditorium at the Wyndemere Retirement Community, 200 Wyndemere Circle, Wheaton. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
