Harlan Dean Cronbaugh, 83, of Cedar Rapids, IA (formerly of Belle Plaine, IA) passed away May 25, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids.

Harlan was born June 27, 1939 to Harley and Edith (Slaymaker) Cronbaugh in Belle Plaine. Growing up on the family farm, he attended country school until 8th grade and graduated from Belle Plaine High School. Following school, he worked at Amana Refrigeration before his career as a Petroleum Department Manager at Farmer's 4-County Co-op.

On Valentines Day 1960, Harlan married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kenner at First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. The couple raised their children in the Belle Plaine area, living in town before moving to the Cronbaugh family farm. Harlan worked at the Co-op during the day and farmed at night. Eventually, the couple moved back to town before most recently moving to Cedar Rapids.

Harlan liked woodworking and golfing. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan enjoying basketball and football season tickets. Together the couple loved to travel and would leave at the drop of a hat with no plans. Most of all, Harlan cherished his time with the grandchildren, catching many moments on his video recorder and was always there to cheer them on at activities.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Cedar Rapids; sons, Bob (Jill) Cronbaugh of Iowa City, Bill (Margaret) Cronbaugh of Center Point; grandchildren, Taylor, Logan, Jordan, Aaron and Ryan; sister, Marcia Humphrey of Cedar Rapids; brother, Dennis Cronbaugh of Belle Plaine; sister-in-law, Judy Kenner of Chelsea.

Harlan is preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Kenny Kenner.

Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 with a time for sharing at 6:00 p.m. at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine.

Private family burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com

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L&K May 31, 2023, 3:40 pm Thinking of you. Our Sympathy, Larry & June Kruger