Obituary of Adolph H. Mussgnug

Adolph H. Mussgnug June 09, 1921 - January 06, 2007 Adolph H. "Al" Mussgnug, 85, of Tabor Road, Danbury, devoted husband of Elizabeth (Wachtel) Mussgnug, died at Danbury Hospital on Saturday, January 6th. He was born in Astoria, NY on June 9, 1921, son of the late Sigmund and Louise (Svoboda) Mussgnug. Al was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army. He fought and was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, three Bronze Battle Stars, The Victory Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater and American Theater Ribbons. He was a manufacturing engineer who worked for Bard Parker, Barden Corporation, and finally at Heli-Coil, retiring after thirty years. During the 1950's and 60's Al and his wife developed, owned and operated Hemlock Shores on Lake Candlewood. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Danbury for more than fifty years. He was also a lifetime member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. In addition to his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth, he is survived by his son, James A. Mussgnug and his wife, Patricia of Webster, NY; his daughter, Pamela A. Tichon and her husband, Paul of Newtown; and his four grandchildren, Karl and Erich Mussgnug, Daniel and Jennifer Tichon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday, January 9th at 1:30pm with Rev. Laura Ahern, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial in Great Plain Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home on Monday between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, West Street, Danbury, CT. 06810.