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Kent James Cromer
Kent James Cromer
Cedar Rapids
Kent James Cromer, 63, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Kent was born April 27, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Lugene and Donna Cromer. He graduated from Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. He also graduated from Kirkwood Community College. He worked as a mechanic, management in the hardware business & retail auto parts and most recently at Legacy Manufacturing in Marion, Iowa as a product specialist.
Visitation: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2-5 pm, Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Stateroom. Service: Monday, March 2, 2026, 11 am at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids, IA.
He is survived by Kim, his wife of 32 years; his stepson, Wayne Canterbury, and stepdaughter, Diane (Jason) Bible; grandsons, Robbie Witcraft, Dekota & Dalton Canterbury; sister, Kara (Kelly) Leyse; brother-in-law Alan (Judy) Smith; niece, Madalyn Leyse; nephew, D.J. Smith; along with several cousins and close friends Cathy & Kris Hill, Bob & Lisa Hansen, and their dog Kaia.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lugene & Donna Cromer; several aunts and uncles, and a cousin, Alan VanKley.
Memorials may be made to the family at Corda Credit Union Membership# 152377, Marion, IA 52302 and will be distributed according to Kent’s wishes.
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