MESSER KENNETH R

CW2 Kenneth R. Messer was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/20/2015 at the age of 73.6 from Diabetes
Granbury, TX
Flight Classes 69-21 and 69-23
Date of Birth 01/08/1942
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 191 AHC in 68-72
Call sign in Vietnam BOOMERANG
This information was provided by Son, Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Kenneth R. Messer of Granbury returned to his Savior JesusâÇÖ home on Aug. 20. 2015, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Memorial service: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at Neptune Society in Fort Worth with Chaplain Jerry Bowers officiating.

Ken was born on Jan. 8, 1942, to Virgil and Rose Messer.

He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He spent 32 years as an over the road truck driver, where he met the love of his life, Patti.

Ken and Patti were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1988, in California. He enjoyed reading and football, especially the Raiders.

He is survived by his wife Patti, son Monty (Leanne) (California), daughter DeeDee (Lee) Hubbs (Texas), Michael Lemke (Virginia), Randy Lemke (Florida), Debbie (Larry) Sabrowsky (Minnesota), Roxane Pringle (Ron Parks) (Virginia), 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Dee (Bob) Myers (California), Jan (Tom) Steppick (Texas), and brother Don (Denine) Messer (California).

Ken was preceded in death by his parents.

This information was last updated 02/11/2014

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