Randall "Randy" Thane Cronk

Randall "Randy" Thane Cronk April 28, 1951 - November 8, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Randall "Randy" Thane Cronk on November 8, at the age of 73, while performing his duties as an esteemed member of the Washington County Public Works team. He loved serving his community of St. George, Utah and the surrounding areas. Randy was born on April 28, 1951, to Richard "Dewey" Charles and Loretta D. Cronk. He was raised in the tiny town of Broadview, Montana with his two younger sisters, Juanita "Nita" and Tammy. Randy grew up in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a letterman athlete and excelled in basketball, track, and baseball before graduating from Broadview High School in 1969. After hanging up his sneakers, spikes, and cleats, Randy continued his education in Kalispell, Montana where he earned a Forestry degree from Flathead Community College in 1971. That led him to a career as a firefighter for the US Forest Service that later transitioned into geological and hydro-engineering for the USGS (United States Geological Survey) Bureau. Making a major career pivot, Randy pursued his dream of becoming a professional golfer (this would later lead him to the three greatest wins of his life). After attaining his PGA card, he worked and "played" within the golf industry throughout Montana, California, and Utah as a player, head golf/teaching professional, and in golf club design/repair for over 10 years. While his professional golf career did not end with an induction into the hall of fame, it did introduce him to Marcia, the daughter of a course regular. After chasing her for years, Randy finally won his most cherished "trophy" and married the love of his life, Marcia, in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, January 13, 1984. Shortly thereafter, he won again with the birth of their oldest son, Anthony "Tony," and later got a third win with the birth of their youngest son, Trevor. Realizing that the "golf business" would not provide the lifestyle he wanted for his family, Randy revived his engineering career. He worked all over the state of Utah in surveying, drafting, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and spent the last 19 years serving as the Public Works Inspector for Washington County. Randy had two major loves in this world 1) his family and 2) fishing… any type of fishing! He served as the President of the Southern Utah Anglers for many years and loved sharing the sport with everyone but was especially fond of teaching the youth. Talking to people and serving others were Randy’s superpowers. His ability to talk to anyone and make them feel like they were the only thing that mattered in that moment was his gift. He loved helping others and was always the first to lend a hand, tool, joke, words of support, and of course… a story… he always had a story! While Randy’s story has come to an end… stories of Randy will live on FOREVER! Randy is survived by his wife, Marcia; their two sons, Anthony "Tony" (Bethany) and Trevor (Ashlyn); their grandsons, Ryker, Nixon, and Greyson; his two sisters, Juanita "Nita" Woodard (Greg) and Tammy Cronk (Steve Strissel). A celebration of Randy’s life will be held on Saturday, November 16 at the Mulberry Chapel in St. George, Utah. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM followed by a service starting at 11 AM. Mulberry Chapel 3381 Mulberry Dr St. George, UT 84790 Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at: www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, St. George of Southern Utah, 986-9100.