Andrew Anthony Kannegieser
August 17, 1925 - October 20, 2022
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania - Andrew Anthony Kannegieser, Captain United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineering Corps, 97 years of age, died October 20, 2022. He was born to the late Andrew Anthony Kannegieser and Cora Margaret Hoover on August 17, 1925 in Wilmington, Delaware.
He was preceded in death in 2001 by his wife of 52 years, Evelyn Louise Kannegieser of Gulfport, MS, and his sisters Catherine VanHorn and Margaret Stauffer. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Kannegieser; his daughter, Andrea Kannegieser; his son, John Kannegieser (Belinda); grandchildren, Allison Kannegieser-Taylor (Devin), Ashley Kannegieser (Dago), and Hobie John Kannegieser (Abbey); great-grandchildren, Jazmyne and Georgia; brother, Charles Kannegieser; and sister, Elizabeth King.
He attended the Milton Hershey School, Hershey PA, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY, and upon completion sailed ports around the world including: England, Murmansk Russia, Okinawa Japan, Italy, Guam, Hawaii and was involved in the World War II Normandy landing in France. In 1949, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy Seabees for thirty three years and eleven months. He retired in 1987 after advancing through the enlisted ranks achieving the rank of Captain. During his service he received the Legion of Merit (2 awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Civic Action Medal with Battle "E" (2 awards), Vietnam Service Medals with 2 bronze stars and numerous other area and achievement awards.
Andrew attended the Progress Church of God. He was a member of the West Shore Pennsylvania Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a Life Member of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America.
Services to be held at Arlington National Cemetery will be announced.
Our family would like to thank Laurie Bassler and the staff of Homeland Hospice for their dedication and care. Great appreciation and admiration for care givers Ann Marie, Silvia, Nicole, Shamira, Terri, and Renae. Love and gratitude for special family friends Joe and Chris Gross, Dr. John and LaDora Field, and Maureen Doscher.
Arrangements entrusted to Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc.

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Steve McCombs

May 26, 2025

I was honored and proud to serve under him with NMCB-133. RIP Skipper

David M Sapp BUCS (retired)

November 10, 2022

He was my first CO and a great leader in NMCB 133 1984. I´ll never forget how he came to our project at White Beach Okinawa. I was one of the most junior men out there but he sat and spoke to me as if I were as important as anyone else on the job. He told me how everyone brings unique experience and skill no matter how junior they are and that was a leadership lesson I carry with me still today. Through the years I have often thought of the leadership lessons I learned from Captain Kannegieser and was thankful my career started under his command.

Jerry Paris

November 9, 2022

A great man. He was my Comanding Officer back in 83' NMCB 133
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Mark.

November 9, 2022

By far the best CO I have had the pleasure to work with in NMCB 133. Fair winds and following seas HMC ret

Jose J. Suarez

November 9, 2022

He was my Commanding Officer at NMCB-133, and the CNRCF. He was a mentor, and a great Commanding Officer! RIPSkipper!

LCDR Kenneth G Winters, CHC, USN(Ret)

November 1, 2022

Captain Kannegieser was my first CO in the Navy. I was a green Navy Chaplain with 2 months in the Navy when I reported to NMCB-133 in February, 1984. From the very first time I met him, he had my full respect. He and his wife, Evelyn, were both faithful Christians, which made my adjustment a lot easier. I remember him telling me in that first meeting, "Ken, if you are here to be a Chaplain, then I welcome you aboard." He was my CO for the next 19 months or so. He led the Kangroo Battalion with Strength, Integrity and Class and I was more than privileged to serve under his command. My wife, Connie, and I send our prayers and loving thoughts to his wife, Lucille, his children and grandchildren and all the Kannegeiser family. You have every reason to be proud of this Great Man.

Ronald M. Smith

October 30, 2022

To one of the GREATEST CEC Captains and mentor/friend to me as a young Chief. You will be sorely missed! To the family, my sincere condolences to all. Capt. Kannegieser was a Great man and Leader to many! May GOD heal you and continue to bless you all.

Most sincerely,
EQCM Ronald M. Smith
NMCB 133

Michael Revak, BUC (SCW) USN Retired

October 29, 2022

My condolences to the family. I had the honor to serve under Capt. Kannegieser while in NMCB 133 from June of 1983 to Dec. of 1985. Very down to earth person.

Rick Lassabe

October 29, 2022

Andrea, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.

Vicki Ritmanich

October 29, 2022

We don´t know one another but I would like to thank you for your service! God Bless may you Rest In Peace!

Gary Snyder

October 29, 2022

Thank you your service! Sir.

Jim Walker

October 27, 2022

We have the watch R.I.P