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Rest in Peace old Soldier
Jim Lucas
July 13, 2025 | Berea, KY | Friend
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Lieutenant Colonel Ken Schloesser
Ballwin, Missouri
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Schloesser, Lieutenant Colonel Ken , U.S. Army Retired, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on July 18, 2013 at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of the Late Mary H. Nichols and Ina Shea Schloesser (nee Collins). Dear father of Jeff (Patty) Schloesser and Chris (Jessica) Schloesser; Step father of Tim and Todd Shea and the Late Tom Shea. Loving grandfather of Ryan (Molly) Schloesser, Kelly Schloesser and Matthew Schloesser. Step grandfather of Joshua Shea, Cole Shea, Thomas Shea and the Late Matthew Shea. Great grandfather of Sam and Anna. Brother of Stan, Rodney, Jeri, Doreen, Milo, Jack and the Late Terry. Special companion for the last few years to the Late Norma Keaveny. Uncle, Cousin and friend to many.
LTC Schloesser entered the U.S. Army in 1949 and served his nation in uniform for 32 years. His service included 3 tours in Vietnam, and overseas service in the Army of Occupation of Germany, as well as in Korea and Japan. After retirement he continued his service to the United States as a defense contractor. He was a dedicated golfer, enjoyed reading, learning and his grand kids.
Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Visitation Sunday 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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A great soldier and friend. Rest In Peace.
Jim Lucas
July 13, 2023 | Berea, KY | Military
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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.
Jim Lucas
July 13, 2019 | Berea, KY | Military
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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.
Chris Schloesser
September 05, 2013 | Alexandria, VA
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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.
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
Roger McGill
August 27, 2013 | Chicago, IL
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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.
Arthur Ryan
August 27, 2013 | Oxford, PA
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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
Roger & Cathy McGill
August 26, 2013 | Chicago, IL
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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.
Jerry Headley
July 29, 2013 | Winchester, VA
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I served with him in Hawaii and Viet Nam, he was a very good and humble man and I will miss him greatly
Thomas J. Keinz
July 29, 2013 | Loves Park, IL
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