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Edgar Kley Obituary
Kley
September 28, 1942
May 9, 2024
Edgar Paul Kley, Lt Col USAF (Retired), 81, was born on September 28, 1942, in Butler, PA, and passed away on May 9, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1992. He relocated to Colorado Springs in 2022 after living in Virginia for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary, and three children, Katie (Ron) Gambill of Indianapolis, IN, Benjamin (Stacy) Kley of Colorado Springs, CO, and Andrew (Andrea) Kley currently stationed with the U.S. Army in Weisbaden, Germany. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Keaton, Ryan, and Aiden Kley, and Connor and Molly Gambill. Ed loved to be social and never met a stranger. He was always smiling and laughing.
He will be truly and deeply missed. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held 5/17/24 at 10am at St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edgar Kley
Bob Pecha
February 23, 2025
Only seeing this now after being curious about Ed's whereabouts. As a forensic expert he served my investigations with utmost professionalism. Later as my boss he was the best and I echo the other comments about his wit and personality. Good man.
~Kate Donnelly
May 26, 2024
Mr. Kley was such a kind, friendly soul and will definitely be missed. Hard to believe there will be no more Tequila Tuesday and Wine Wednesday posts! Cheers to you in your new resting place.
Christy Bender
May 26, 2024
I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Kley´s passing. He was an excellent analyst and a great friend, and I will miss him dearly. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone around him laugh. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Rosemary and all of his family and friends.
Christy Bender
Joanne Anderson
May 18, 2024
I will always remember Ed's sense of humor and ability to make people laugh, and feel better. He was a wonderful friend to many, and will be sorely missed by all, myself included.
Scott Thornbury
May 15, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Rosemary and the Kley Family. Ed was a force of nature and will be remembered fondly by those who knew him.
Steve Young
May 15, 2024
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Lt Col Kley's 30 years of distinguished service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
American Heart Association
May 15, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Dave Denning
May 15, 2024
I was the new commander of the OSI Detachment at Incirlik AB in Turkey and Ed was our assigned analyst at HQs. His sage wisdom and insights regarding Turkey were invaluable and when he offered advise I always took it because I knew he wanted me to be successful. That relationship began a friendship that lasted for many years.
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