JAMES RIDER KRENDL, 78, of Houston, who was a longtime benefactor of many causes at UNT with his wife, Cathy Stricklin Krendl (’67), died Aug. 21. James studied political science at Harvard College, then went on to serve in the Korean and Vietnam wars for four years, achieving the rank of captain and receiving the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Afterward, he attended Harvard Law School and began practicing business law. He founded the award-winning Denver-based law firm Krendl Sachnoff & Way. He and Cathy were members of the Chilton Society and UNT Alumni Association.
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JAMES RIDER KRENDL, 78, of Houston, who was a longtime benefactor of many causes at UNT with his wife, Cathy Stricklin Krendl (’67), died Aug. 21. James studied political science at Harvard College, then went on to serve in the Korean and Vietnam wars for four years, achieving the rank of captain and receiving the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Afterward, he attended Harvard Law School and began practicing business law. He founded the award-winning Denver-based law firm Krendl Sachnoff & Way. He and Cathy were members of the Chilton Society and UNT Alumni Association.
