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David Cronauer Obituary
He was born in Indiana, PA to Robert J. Cronauer, and Mary Beth (Hughes) Souilliard on January 10, 1965. The oldest of three children, he grew up in Macungie, PA from the age of nine, with his two siblings Bruce and Brandy. He attended Emmaus High School (Class of 1983) where he was a gifted athlete and captain of the football team.
Brian served his country for 13 years as a United States Marine, including two combat tours in Libya and Bosnia as a Jet Mechanic and Flight Engineer. This time defined his work ethic and was the core of his leadership ethos. He was very proud of his service.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) and a Master's Degree of Science with honors attending Embry Riddle University and graduating from Wilmington University in Delaware. He worked for Boeing for 13 years, and later Raytheon for another 13 years as a Director. He managed more than 800 people, a testament to his drive and leadership abilities.
Brian is survived by his wife, Tracey, and their daughter Sabrina of McKinney, TX, in addition to his first three children with Michelle (Dunton) Cronauer; Keil Cronauer of Tucson, AZ, Zachary Cronauer of Allentown, PA and Kara Colunga of Van Alystyne, TX, who made him a proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren. He was beyond proud of his children and saw them as his pinnacle of success. He is also survived by his father, Robert Cronauer of Myrtle Beach, SC; his mother, Mary Beth (Hughes) Souilliard of Bear Creek Twp., PA; his brother, Bruce (LuAnn) Cronauer of Bradenton, FL; and his sister, Brandy (Jim) Lewis of Bear Creek Twp., PA.
Brian was a true warrior. Even in the end, as he battled brain cancer, he fought hard and suffered well. He loved life, and lived it to the fullest. He was an amazing leader, coach, mentor and friend to all that knew him. His smile and laughter will always be remembered.
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Robert ortiz
March 1, 2023
Brian you where a blast to play football with back in high school I am sorry for your family´s lose and hope they can feel comfort in knowing you where a great person
Karen Loehr
February 28, 2023
David and I are so very sorry for your loss. I remember Brian as a great person. May your sweet memories comfort you in this terrible time.
Joe Wasser-Long
February 27, 2023
So many wonderful childhood memories- growing up with Brian and Bruce. Rest in Peace my friend
Laura Kline
February 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss I remember Brian from High School prayers to you Bruce and Luann love Laura Havlicsek
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the old postman
February 24, 2023
sorry Mary Beth and family, your son Brian was a great man having left his mark and our world community a better place
Ann & Bruce Wlazelek
February 24, 2023
Oh Mary Beth, We are so heartsick to see that your son has passed. He sounds like such a wonderful man who deserved a longer, healthier life. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
February 24, 2023
"A marine has passed away today." You are now relieved from your post. You have secured your last beach head. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. Our country thanks you for stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. Taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell. "A Marine has passed away today." A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Roger Zarzycki
February 24, 2023
I second the motion grateful American, thank you Brian, God bless you and your family.
Grateful
February 23, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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