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Kenneth Schubert Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
Kenneth A. Schubert, born in Rockville Centre, New York, on November 11, 1926, died in Vero Beach, Florida on March 4, 2016. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Marcia Kuhlke Schubert, he is survived by his sister, Mildred A. Lemke of Miami; four daughters: Lisa Schubert of New York; Carol Kuntz (Thomas) of Winter Park, Florida; Robin Sells (Alden) of New Paltz, New York; Wendy Hammarstrom (William) of Houston, Texas; and eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two nephews.
Ken grew up in the Bronx and on Long Island. He enlisted in the Navy when he was only 16 to fight in WWII. He attended Adelphi University, where he met his sweetheart, Marcia Kuhlke. He joined Firestone Tire & Rubber Company after graduation, where he served as an executive in the international division (India, Puerto Rico, Panama, Venezuela, Mexico, Thailand and Australia) before moving to Miami and then Vero Beach.
Ken died as peacefully as possible given his extraordinary resolve to "rage against the dying of the light." He was a major life force, with a sharp, sometimes biting wit; an appreciation of the simple pleasures of life; a profound attachment to his daughters; and a curious mind. One of the last of the Greatest Generation, he will be deeply missed.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice. A private service will be held in New York City early this summer.
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3/28/1957 Birthday Party in Calcutta, India
Michael Walsh
September 11, 2016
I have a photo taken on March 28th, 1957 in Calcutta, India, of Kenneth and Marcia Schubert and my mother, Eloise Walsh (2nd from right), on the occasion of my mother's birthday. I remember the Schubert name mentioned with affection during my childhood by my mother and father, George Walsh, who was posted at the U.S. Consulate there.
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March 12, 2016
Dear Mr Schubert - it was my loss not to have known you in Mexico City but the blessing of knowing beautiful Lisa has never ended for me. RIH until we meet there again. God keep you and thank you for raising such a special woman . With love Katherine
Ashley Moree
March 11, 2016
In the short time that I was fortunate to know Mr. Schubert he was a wonderful gentleman. He loved his daughters very much and all they did for him. I'm thankful to have met him. May he rest in peace.
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