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Jim Lucas
July 13, 2025
Rest in Peace old Soldier
Jim Lucas
July 13, 2023
A great soldier and friend. Rest In Peace.
Jim Lucas
July 13, 2019
Ken,
It hardly seems like a year since You completed your mission here on earth and moved on to Fiddlers Green. RIP Old Soldier and save a place at the bar for a fellow trooper.
Chris Schloesser
September 5, 2013
Funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) for Ken Schloesser have been set for 8:45 am on Tuesday, October 15th. Things will begin at 8:45 at the Post Chapel at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. After chapel services, we will move to a grave site in ANC for Full Military Funeral Honors. More info to come as it becomes available. All are welcome to celebrate his life.
Thank you each of you for sharing your thoughts and memories of our father. Humbling to read about him.
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Ken is on far left - 3/4 Cav Reunion Nashville, TN. May 2012 - We were all in Vietnam Together. God Rest your Soul - Sir.
Roger McGill
August 27, 2013
We were all together in Hawaii & Vietam '65-'66. Ken is on the far left with the yellow shirt. This was 3/4 Cav Reunion last May 2012
Arthur Ryan
August 27, 2013
Ken was my sponsor in Hawaii and my friend there and in Vietnam. We even worked for the same company after retirement from the Army (Allen Corp). Ken was a very good soldier and a great man who inspired all who knew him.
Roger & Cathy McGill
August 26, 2013
I have know Ken since serving with him in Hawaii & Vietnam - '65-'66. He was a Great Soldier, Leader, Husband and Father. He will trully be missed by all of us in the 3/4 Cav. God Rest your soul Sir - Salute. To Jeff and all his family we are so very sorry for your loss. God Bless
Jerry Headley
July 29, 2013
Ken was a key member of the3-4 Cavalry Assn. in its founding days. He truly lived up to our 4th Cavalry Regiment's motto, Prepared & Loyal. Fiddler's Green has gained a great cavalryman and we will all meet him there one day.
Thomas J. Keinz
July 29, 2013
I served with him in Hawaii and Viet Nam, he was a very good and humble man and I will miss him greatly
David Cox
July 29, 2013
Ken, your 3/4 Cavalry brothers will miss you! You were a mainstay of our association and we always enjoyed your company at the reunions. You, Jeff and the rest of your family will remain in our prayers.
Carolyn Johnson
July 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy,
Ken was a kind and helpful co-worker and friend.
Carolyn Johnson
July 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to to the Ken's family.
Jim and Betty Lucas
Jerry Blevins
July 25, 2013
To Ken's Family,
I mourn the loss of a great man and friend. My prayers go out to you. I will miss him as I know all of you will.
May God Bless you.
Jerry Blevins
July 25, 2013
To Uncle Kenny's Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you mourn the loss of a Great Man. We, too, will miss him greatly. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Craig and Connie Schloesser,
Anchor Point, Alaska
LTC & Mrs. Fred Kaiser
July 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathies. Ken was a good guy, and a good friend.
Ron Gillespie
July 24, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Ken will truly be missed by myself and many of his other friends.
July 23, 2013
My sympathies to you Jeff, Patty, Chris & Jessica and your families. May my brother Ken rest in peace. M Schloesser
OCS Class 2-59
July 23, 2013
On behalf of the OCS Class 2-59 and myself as class commander, we extend our deepest sympathy to the members of the Schloesser Family and his many friends. Ken, one of the tallest members of our Class, can be remembered for his height, but more for the high principles of Duty, Honor, Country, he displayed during his long military career. Ken will be missed dearly by all of us, but be assured he will remain a member of our Class. Again, our deepest sympathy to you all.
July 22, 2013
Our thought are with Chris and Jeffery and their families.. Hoping to be with you soon. patty and bob
U.J. Severin
July 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to Ken's family. I had the honor and pleasure to work for him in Leavenworth at Allen Corporation. He was the best boss and mentor ever. He believed in me and helped me succeed in my career and today I work in Force Development for the U.S. Army supporting our soldiers. Through the years we have kept in touch and I was extremely happy when Ken decided to come to my wedding in October 2009. The world has lost a wonderful man and I have lost someone who I have always admired.
J C McGinty
July 22, 2013
Ken old buddy , I looked up to you in 50th Company for your soldierly bearing and leadership , but you were truly my inspiration to make it through 51st and attain that commission .Our time spent in the rigors of OCS , 54 years ago meant much toward whatever success we enjoyed in later life . You were a friend then, and a renewed friend as a result of our class reunions .It was an honor to know you .We are as proud of Jeff and Matthew as you were, and though we did not know the remainder of the family, we share their loss. I will miss you, our OCS class will miss you , but you will live large in our remaining memory .
Mac & Jan McGinty
Pawleys Island , S.C.
Jim & Barbara Bopp (LtCol, USA, Ret)
July 22, 2013
So long old soldier, friend, and OCS classmate. We are saddened for the Schloesser Family's loss. We remember with fondness our times with Ken over the years and will miss seeing him at our reunions. He will be honored at our 55th Infantry OCS Class Reunion next April at Fort Benning. Ken, until we meet again, rest in peace. You served your country and your family well. May the peace of Christ be with you.
Tom and Lorraine Barrier Sisters, OR
Tom and Lorraine Barrier
July 21, 2013
Ken you have always been at the top of my list, I so looked forward to seeing you at our OCS reunions, telling stories, tipping a glass or two, or three and remembering the few times we spent together over the years. Lorraine and I enjoyed our stay at your home in 2009. We were on our way back to OR on our Honda trike and trailer. Love ya man, you were certainly one of our best soldiers and class mate. See ya up there, play around or so. Regards to our Father
Cathy & Cheri Island Bar
July 21, 2013
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. We enjoyed being with Col. Ken and Norma so many times. What Great memories and Laughs we can have forever. May God reach out and give you strength.
John & Barbara Jensen
July 21, 2013
What a sad day for all. Please accept our condolences. We had lots of Great times with Col. Ken and Norma at many different places; which we now call Great Memories with Great friend's. May God be with you always,
Doris Theiss
July 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Lt. Col. Ken's family. My friend Jim and I had Great times with Ken and Norma; leaving us with Wonderful memories. Now they can be together. God Bless
Ellie Stein
July 21, 2013
To the Schloesser family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I only knew Ken for a few years but loved talking to him. He kept me busy with email and I was happy to reciprocate. He will be missed.
Kevin Schloesser
July 21, 2013
Uncle, sad that you had to leave us so soon. You leave behind an enduring legacy in your wonderful offspring, and the memories in the hearts of all of us who knew you.
Kevin Schloesser
July 21, 2013
I'm really glad we got to spend time at the lake in April. I'd been trying to talk him into going fishing with me at a lake in Illinois for 15 years and we never quite made it. He was always my favorite uncle and I will miss him at family events here in town, having dinner, a beer, and playing washers with the rest of our family here. He will be greatly missed. We all love you Uncle Ken.
July 21, 2013
Jeri Pavlak, sister.
I am so sorry about my brother Ken passing away. I miss him so much atready. My Sympathy to all. His sister Jeri.
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