George Samuel Hronkin, passed away peacefully in his home with his children by his side, Sunday, March 4, 2012. George was born on August 28, 1914, and lived his 97 years well. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan and was raised in Crystal Falls. He loved playing his harmonica and singing Slovak songs. George joined the CCC s and planted trees. Later, he did body and fender work in Hancock. Moving to Indiana to work in the steel mills led him to his wife, Anna Marcinov Hronkin. They moved back to Crystal Falls, and George began work with the Iron County Road Commission as a carpenter and snow plow driver. He was an avid outdoorsman and cross country skied into his 90's. His humor made him a great storyteller. He harvested wild mushrooms, pine cones, blueberries, sugar plums and cranberries. He always kept a garden and enjoyed watching things grow. He crafted willow furniture and built his own home. George spent wonderful hours at his Kelso Camp with friends and family and shared his advice for living a full life: "Eat well, sleep well and take your vitamins!" Family includes: Ann (Hronkin) Mindok, sister, Iron Mountain, George J. Hronkin, son,(Sally Hronkin) Palmer, Alaska; Nancy Hronkin-Force,daughter, (John Force), Crystal Falls. Grandchildren: Jenny Hronkin, Heather Rutherford, Melissa Hronkin, Jesse Hronkin, Thomas Rutherford, Christy Hronkin-Swift. He has nine great-grandchildren and best friend, Spotty. Anna Marcinov Hronkin, wife, and daughter, Patricia Hronkin, preceded him in death. The visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12:00 Noon Friday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. Rev. Jeffrey Kurtz will preside. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls. You may light a candle in remembrance of George or leave a condolence to his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, is serving the family.