Kenneth R. Schleiden

Kenneth R Schleiden November 20, 1944 February 17, 2017 Kenneth R Schleiden, 72, passed away February 17, 2017, in Englewood, Fla. where he had been a resident in Rotonda West since 2009. He was born November 20, 1944, in Pittsburgh, to Howard and Ruth Schleiden (now deceased.) He graduated from Hampton High School in Allison Park. After being accepted into the Pennsylvania State Police, he attended Penn State University attaining a BS Degree in LEC in 1973. During Ken's 25 years of service to the Pennsylvania State Police his duties included traffic patrol, public relations and criminal investigation. He served in the Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon and Rockview barracks before he was promoted to Corporal which led him to the Hazelton and Bloomsburg barracks where he retired in 1992. After retiring from the Pennsylvania State Police, he and George Brown formed Brown, Schleiden and Associates, a Private Investigation business. After 9/11 he was asked to serve as a Deputy Federal Security Director with the newly formed TSA Homeland Security. He was charged with developing security at two Central Pennsylvania airports, University Park and Altoona. Having completed his mission he immediately accepted a position with The Department of State in Diplomatic Security Services which he held until his death. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf with the "Ice Cream" group in Bellefonte and the "Russell" group in Rotonda West, Fla. He has made many, many friends throughout his life, both professionally and privately. Ken is survived by his wife, Joan, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage. They were best friends and constant companions. He greatly cherished their time and many years of travel together. Ken is also survived by his son, Daniel, of Clearfield; two grandsons, Nathan and Nickolas; sisters, Ruth Ann Schleiden, of Pittsburgh, Jan Duffy (Dave), of Ohio; and brother, Howard (Inge), of Owensboro, Ky. There are several nieces and nephews as well. He will be deeply missed by all who have shared his life's journey. A private service will be held in Florida. For those wishing to remember Ken, donations in his name may be made to Tidewell Hospice House, 12050 N Access Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33981 or to Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation, 341 Science Park Road, Suite 103, State College, PA 16803.