Kenneth "Ken" Strange

In case you had not noticed or thought about it, a veteran died today. Another one out of many, without any news announcements or celebration. Just a few minutes that it takes to have a funeral or burial service. Petty Officer First Class Kenneth J. Strange, United States Navy Retired, also known as Ken Strange, went to his final Duty Station in Heaven on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born August 5, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Harry & Florence (Ahrens) Strange. He was extremely honored and privileged to marry Colleen Berry on August 7, 1954, who preceded him in death on May 19, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Robin LaFleur of Terre Haute, IN; sons, Mark T. Strange of Dongola, IL and Daniel B. Strange of Herrin, IL; three grandchildren, Brandy Robles, Breanna Swartwood and Sean Strange, Sr.; two great grandchildren, Sean Strange and Dreanna Strange; great-great grandchild, Majesty Ace Strange; and brother-in-law, Steve Berry of Arlington Heights, IL.
He was preceded in death by his wife; son, James S. Strange; parents; brother-in-law, James Berry; and daughter-in-law, Wendy Strange.
Ken proudly served our country honorable for twenty years, August 20, 1946 to December 19, 1966. He served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He served aboard U.S.S. Wright CVL19 and attack Squadron 702 aboard U.S.S. Boxer CV21 in Korea 1951, and U.S.S. Kearsarge CV33 for a second tour in Korea in 1952. Then at Naval Air Station Annacostia, Washington, D.C. until February of 1955, then U.S.S. Levte CV32 from 1955 through 1956, and then Patrol Squadron 45 on the Island of Bermuda for three years, and VR1 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. His last duty was VAWII aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga CAV14 from 1965 through 1966 in Vietnam.
Hope to see you all in Heaven, and may the Lord Bless You One and All.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, IL with Rabbi Vernon Bell officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Detail.