Kenneth Melvin Kron, M. D., lovingly known as 'Dr. Kron' and 'Dr. K.K.' by those knew him professionally and formally, 'Ken' by friends and family, 'Dad' and 'Daddy' by his daughters and 'Pop' by his grandchildren passed peacefully, surrounded by family, from this world on Nov. 25, 2020. A husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. A physician and volunteer. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Terese "Teddy" nee Herrman. Survived by his daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren: Linda Kron, Carol "Zoe" Kron and Judy Kron Berger & Bob Peckham; Cindy Bregman and Jesse & Brittany Bregman; Daniel Porter; Max Berger, Jules Berger and Jacob Berger. Survived by his sister Barbara Kron Zimmerman, cousins, and five nieces.
His love of family was most important to him. He was way ahead of his time when it came to creating balance between work and family. He spent long summers on Cape Cod, traveling the world with his wife and friends and family, attending Phillies games for over 65 years, participating in the rich cultural world all around him and trying all kinds of hobbies and interests. He loved food and partook of all ethnic and creative culinary experiences, sharing it with family and friends.
He was a proud veteran and loved this country and democracy. He graduated from Central High School, Ursinus College and Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He served patients for over 67 years. He was an incredible wealth of information, was charming and friendly, could be funny and silly, and really lived life to the fullest. He knew who he was, never wanted to be anyone else, was confident but not at all arrogant or cocky.
He had a wonderful life filled with love, meaning, joy, fun and passion! He will be missed by many�relatives, friends, professional colleagues, neighbors at Rydal Park, caregiver companions, and most of all his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements handled by Goldsteins� Rosenberg�s Raphael-Sacks.