Charles A. Kronlage, Jr. passed away in his beloved home surrounded by family on February 16, 2020. Over his life he was known by many names: Charles, Charlie, Chaz, Coach K, Dad and Paw-Paw. No matter which name, he answered to all with love and devotion.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mona E. Kronlage, son, Curt C. Kronlage, 4 grand children, Kailin M. Kronlage (Brent), Carter C. Kronlage, Memphis A. Kronlage, Canon C. Kronlage, a great grand daughter, Isabella Rose Bowman, sister-in-law, June Kronlage, brother-in-law, Lucien Eyraud (Charlotte), sister-in-law, Michele Kiefer, many nieces and nephews, and extended family. He was pre-deceased by his beloved son, Craig M. Kronlage, his father, Charles A. Kronlage, Sr., a long time member of the Clerks and Checkers, his mother, Louise M. Kronlage, a homemaker, his brother Albert Kronlage, his sister, Doris Dolese, his brother-in-law, Tyrus Dolese, Sr., mother-in-law, Gladys B. Eyraud and brother-in-law, Christian Eyraud.
A native of New Orleans, he grew up in the ninth ward. Mr. Kronlage attended St. Cecelia Grammar School. He attended and played basketball at Holy Cross High School and graduated there in 1947. He then served in the U. S. Army Reserve and achieved the rank of Second Lieutenant and was a reserve commissioned officer. He attended Loyola University, where he was President of the Student Editorial Board of the Loyola Law Review in 1953. He received his law degree in 1957. He practiced law from 1958 until 1972 with the law firm of Landrieu, Calogero & Kronlage, with his lifelong friends Moon Landrieu and Pascal Calogero, Jr. He then formed the firm of Kronlage, Dittmann, Caswell & Maselli and practiced there from 1972 until 1984. From 1984 until 2016 he practiced with the firm of Kronlage & Kronlage, a partnership he formed with his son Curt, also an attorney.
During his practice of law for 67 years, he was the Notary Public for the City of New Orleans, from 1972 until 1982. He served as the lead attorney for the Louisiana Superdome Commission, instrumental in solving the logistical, technical and contractual problems associated with the building of the greatest indoor stadium of its day. He served as Judge Pro Tem in Civil District Court, in 1995. His colleagues admired his integrity and mastery of the law. Unbelievably, he was liked and respected by all attorneys and judges who knew him. He will be missed especially by his office manager and long time family friend, Donnalee Dupaquier.
In addition to his practice of law, he was founder of Kronlage Realty, a consortium of commercial and residential properties. He was the motivating force to form KPK Video Poker Corporation and Daiquiri Bay Café, Inc., a partnership between his two sons, Curt and Craig, and their lifelong friend, Edward L. Piglia. More important to him than any career honors was the time he spent with his large family and friends. He adored traveling to France to visit his wife’s relatives. He also enjoyed hosting her French, and his German relatives at their home, over the course of 40 years. He loved scuba diving all over the world with his wife and two sons. He loved fishing with his son, Craig and long time personal friends, Gerald Perret and Robbie Parent. He loved coaching his two sons basketball and baseball teams with NORD. He was an avid gardener who loved growing vegetables and mowing his own grass. He was a hopeless and frustrated plumber/carpenter. His inadequate tool box consisted of a pipe wrench, rusty hammer, saw (with missing teeth), and crescent wrench. He had many accomplishments throughout his life but he remained graceful and humble to all his family and friends.
His family would like to thank Sandra Rose who took such good care of him and gave loving support to all the family. The family would also like to thank the Archdiocese of New Orleans Hospice, for all their care. A private service will be held and attended by the immediate family.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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