BURLESON — Vernon Alton Schronk, 82, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Memorials: May be made to Accolade Hospice, 308 E. Renfro, Burleson, Texas 76028. Vernon was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Malone to Otto and Janie Schronk; He proudly served his country in the National Guard for two years and then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years during the Korean War. Vernon retired after 30 years at Lockheed Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Alice; daughter, Carol Williams; son, Kevin Schronk and wife, Kelly; brother, Robert Schronk and wife, Mary; grandsons, Dustin Schronk and wife, Misty, and Bo Hu; stepgrandsons, Tanner and Levi Woody; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and friends.