Kenneth A. Gradle passed away peacefully on Tues., Jan. 31, 2006, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.
Beloved husband for 58 years of Betty G. Gradle (nee Gallo); dear father of Michael (Gerrie) Gradle; dear grandfather of Matthew (Sherri Bretz, fiancee), Lucas and Abbey Gradle; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
Mr. Gradle was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was considered an 'Ace', having shot down 6 enemy planes and flew 105 combat missions. Mr. Gradle was honored as the most decorated enlisted man in 1943.
He was a member of IBEW Local #1 for 36 years. He loved sports and was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan.
The Gradle family is grateful to Heartland Hospice Care, especially Kim Hengehold and Carol Klooster.
Beloved husband for 58 years of Betty G. Gradle (nee Gallo); dear father of Michael (Gerrie) Gradle; dear grandfather of Matthew (Sherri Bretz, fiancee), Lucas and Abbey Gradle; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
Mr. Gradle was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was considered an 'Ace', having shot down 6 enemy planes and flew 105 combat missions. Mr. Gradle was honored as the most decorated enlisted man in 1943.
He was a member of IBEW Local #1 for 36 years. He loved sports and was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan.
The Gradle family is grateful to Heartland Hospice Care, especially Kim Hengehold and Carol Klooster.
Kenneth A. Gradle passed away peacefully on Tues., Jan. 31, 2006, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.
Beloved husband for 58 years of Betty G. Gradle (nee Gallo); dear father of Michael (Gerrie) Gradle; dear grandfather of Matthew (Sherri Bretz, fiancee), Lucas and Abbey Gradle; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
Mr. Gradle was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was considered an 'Ace', having shot down 6 enemy planes and flew 105 combat missions. Mr. Gradle was honored as the most decorated enlisted man in 1943.
He was a member of IBEW Local #1 for 36 years. He loved sports and was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan.
The Gradle family is grateful to Heartland Hospice Care, especially Kim Hengehold and Carol Klooster.
Beloved husband for 58 years of Betty G. Gradle (nee Gallo); dear father of Michael (Gerrie) Gradle; dear grandfather of Matthew (Sherri Bretz, fiancee), Lucas and Abbey Gradle; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
Mr. Gradle was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was considered an 'Ace', having shot down 6 enemy planes and flew 105 combat missions. Mr. Gradle was honored as the most decorated enlisted man in 1943.
He was a member of IBEW Local #1 for 36 years. He loved sports and was an avid Cardinal Baseball Fan.
The Gradle family is grateful to Heartland Hospice Care, especially Kim Hengehold and Carol Klooster.
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