After a courageous, short six-week health battle, fought with his customary and unfailing love, faith, and patience, David F. Krongard passed away on Wednesday, the 2nd of July 2025, at the age of 54. David was born in San Francisco, California, on the 24th of July 1970 to Hyman and Anna Jurney Krongard. David’s love of being by the water and with his zest to discover new places initiated a move to Galveston to continue his career in the medical field as a C.T. x-ray technician.
David was lucky enough to make connections with Jennifer Nitschmann. David and Jennifer were married on June 12, 2004. To their union they welcomed three children, Carly Faith, Ariel Nicholas and Ian Christopher.
David is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer; children, Carly Faith Krongard, Ariel Nicholas Krongard; sisters, Anita Mitchell and Adrianne Fry of California.
Additional family who meant the world to David include his mother-in-law Gloria Roell Nitschmann; sister-in-law Debbie Nitschmann, and brother-in-law Charles Nitschmann.
David was preceded in death by his precious son, Ian Christopher Krongard; his parents; his brother, Craig Sheridan Krongard; and his father-in-law, Eddie Nitschmann.
A celebration of David’s life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday the 12th of July at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with Deacon Steve Borowicz officiating. A graveside service with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council will take place at 2:15 at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Ariel Krongard, Tony Accardo, Angelo Accardo, Charles Nitschmann, Robert Mitchell, and Darryl Heller.
The family would like to thank the countless family members and friends who have helped them during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness, generosity, and compassion are appreciated more than you know.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests any memorial donations be made to C.J.D. Foundation, 341 W. 38th Suite 501, New York, NY 10018.
David’s legacy of love, generosity, and strength will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten
We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with his family by visiting www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
