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Thomas Schlesinger Obituary
Son of the late Fritz Werner Schlesinger and Charlotte Kornfeld Schlesinger, Tom was born June 11, 1925 in Berlin, Germany and came to the United States in 1940. World War II service included Battle of the Bulge and Remagen Bridge; he was a "Ritchie Boy" assigned to the Counter Intelligence Corps. Following service in the Korean War, Tom participated in Upshot Knothole atomic test (1953). Assignments included interpreter to Lt. General Wm Arnold, U.S. Forces Austria; Southern European Forces (SETAF) Italy; Germany; Ft. Holabird, Md., and Green Beret instructor, John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, Ft. Bragg, N.C. Tom earned his Bachelor's Degree from University of Maryland (1958), Master's (1966) and Doctorate (1967) from American University.
Dr. Schlesinger is survived by his wife, Patricia Powers Schlesinger, New Hampton; daughter, Annie Schlesinger Brock and husband, Jeffrey, Bel Air, Md.; son, Peter Schlesinger, Lima, Peru; grandchildren, Kristen and Amanda Brock, Bel Air, Md., and Samuel and Andrea Schlesinger, Sandwich, Mass.
Surviving in-laws are Ruth Ann Schlesinger, Moorestown, N.J.; Ruth Spiegel Schlesinger, Bergenfield, N.J.; Kathryn and James Hall, Monte Sereno, Calif., and Philip and Joan Murphy Powers, Ft. Stuart, Fla.; 19 nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Judge Jan M. Schlesinger and Gerhardt Schlesinger.
Contributions to the Professor T O Schlesinger Endowed Scholarship Fund, Plymouth State University, MSC 50, 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03246; or the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, Campbell House, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester NH 01306, will be appreciated.
A late spring memorial service will be announced.
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Jim Cooper and Kim Cameron Cooper
February 21, 2012
Dear Peter - please accept our most deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved father. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May good memories of your father sustain you during this difficult time.
Mike Evans
February 16, 2012
Dr. Schlesinger was one of my professors at PSC in the 70's. I was far too immature to appreciate his rich heritage and strong dedication of himself to serving our country. Men like him are rare. My condolences to his family.
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