Daryl Cronen
, Oregon
October 3, 2026
Daryl Curtis Cronen, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026 at the age of 77.Daryl loved to be called “Papa Daryl” by his 10 Grandkids. He was born in Ortonville, Minnesota on July 29, 1949. On that day, his father, Conley William Cronen and his Mother, Janice Janite Bucholz introduced their middle son of five boys to the world.In 1955, when Daryl was just 6-years-old, The Cronens moved to Bend, Oregon to 40 acres out east of town. After a childhood raised on chores, cattle, hand-me-downs, and dirt, Daryl left high school a little early to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Daryl was extremely proud of his service in Vietnam and earned his rank as Lance Corporal First Class. He also earned the rank of Squad Leader, as a leader of men in combat.At the end of his active service, Daryl returned to Bend, Oregon…