- Kronschnabel, Michael Cyril
72, died peacefully on February 8, 2012 after a long, brave battle with skin necrosis and other medical complications. Born in Kenosha, WI, on Mar. 5, 1939, to the late Leo and Rita Kronschnabel, he later served in the US Army, stationed in Huntsville, AL. Following military service, he worked at the NRL and the NSA for over 34 years. While with the NSA, he was awarded for Meritorious Civilian Service for establishing instant, worldwide satellite communications. He traveled extensively for the DoD, finally retiring in Dec 1995. He founded Telecommunications Acquisition Consultants (TAC) in MD and AZ. An ordained Roman Catholic deacon (1983), he served in AZ at St. Mark's, St. Mary's, and the Diocesan Prison Ministry in Maricopa County jails. He was active in Catholic Men's Ministry and Faith Sharing groups, as well as the Knights of Columbus in MD, where is was membership chairman and newsletter editor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Antoinette Yim; four children: Eric (Debi), Christine Galvin (Ken), Roderick (Eloise) and Peter (Lourdes); sisters, Monica Bissen (Patrick) and Judith Kinney (Lawrence), and 15 grandchildren. He passionately loved God, family and country. He also enjoyed fishing and camping, construction projects, scuba diving, and going to movies. Visitation will be at 9:30 am, Mon., Feb. 13, at St. Mary's Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler, AZ, prior to the Mass at 10:30 am, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions for Masses offered for him can be made to St. Mary's Church. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary
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1939 - 2012 (72 years)
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