Lawrence M. Schadegg, age 67, died on January 27, 2012, at his residence in Solomons, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Vallejo, California, he is the son of the late Alfred Henry Schadegg and Leona Rosetta Reed Schadegg.

After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1969, Larry completed graduate school achieving his master's degree in physics. He then completed flight training and was assigned to EA-6B Squadrons VAQ-131 and VAQ-134. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1972 to 1973, and upon his return was named the EW Project Officer at the Patuxent Naval Air Station from 1974 through 1976. From 1976 through 1978 Larry was the Tactical Action Officer for the Carrier Battle Group Staff, and in 1978 he resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander and became one of the founders of PRB, Inc.

PRB began with an employee population of 5 people and very minimal sales in its founding year of 1977 and from 1978 through the present Larry has provided entrepreneurial leadership and focus that has resulted in the increased employee population (now nearing 400 people) and annual sales of over $60 million due to his stellar leadership and focus.

Larry's success can be attributed to his focus on providing the warfighter with capabilities needed to execute their missions. In addition, his entrepreneurial spirit enabled the growth of NG PRB Systems from nothing to a healthy, growing and viable business which NGC acquired in 2000. He is a true leader and visionary.

In addition to his career pursuits, Larry served in the local community on the Hospital Board and as President of the St. Mary's County Technology Council.

Lawrence is survived by his children, Lawrence Martin Schadegg, Jr. (April) of Colonial Beach, VA, Jennifer Lynn Henkel (Timothy) of Hollywood, MD, Susan Aurora Craley (Brian) of Colonial Beach, VA, Caryn Michelle Schadegg (Brendan Kombol) of Brooklyn, NY, Christine Grace Schadegg of Greensboro, NC, Emily Ann Marie Schadegg (Steven Coogan) of Hollywood, MD, Reed Raymond Schadegg of Colonial Beach, VA, Gretchen Rose Schadegg of Catonsville, MD, and Mary Josephine Schadegg of Leonardtown, MD. He is also survived by his brothers, Cyril Matthias Schadegg of Anoka, MN, Michael Timothy Schadegg (Jane) of Nevis, MN, Clarence Arnold Schadegg (Nancy) of Richfield, MN, his sister Patricia Kathleen Edgarton (Neil) Andover, MN and 15 Grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his Granddaughter, the late Devyn Nicole Schadegg and his sister, the late Mary Cecilia Schadegg.

Relatives and friends are invited to Lawrence's Life Celebration in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street in Leonardtown, with Rev. John T. Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

For those desiring, contributions in memory of Lawrence, may be made to the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20057 or the Hospice of Calvert County, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.