Dorschner, Kenneth

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft 6 May 1942; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 18 Mar 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Dorschner, Kenneth P. - Ken Dorschner, age 95, passed away March 1, 2017 at his home in Midland VA with his wife, son and daughter at his bedside.
Ken was born in Appleton, WI on September 7, 1921 son of Delwin and Gladys (Reinke) Dorschner. After graduating from high school Ken enlisted in the US Army Air Force on May 6, 1942 and served in England, France, Germany, and Belgium during World War II. He received an honorable discharge from the service December 5, 1945. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin and received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy June 18, 1954. He was married to Janice Guenther of Appleton August 4, 1951.
Ken worked in his chosen fields of Biochemistry, Agronomy and Weed Science receiving many patents for his work. He was a charter member of the Weed Science Society of America and in 1985 received the IR-4 Meritorious Award for outstanding leadership and coordination in development and operation of the national IR-4 program. In 1995 he was inducted into the IR-4 Hall of Fame - the highest award that IR-4 offers and recognizes Ken's important impact on the program. Ken retired from the US Department of Agriculture in 1986.
His leisure time was spent farming and on his favorite hobby, woodworking at which he became quite skilled in using rare, exotic and fine native woods to create beautiful tables, cabinets, clocks and a harpsichord. Most important Ken was a devoted family man - a loving father and husband.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Janice Dorschner, son Keith (Alice -Alice's daughter Sarah and granddaughter Audrey) Dorschner, daughter Karen Dorschner, granddaughter Floret (Tom) Meredith of Sydney Australia and brother Dwayne (Shirley) Dorschner
Ken will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery.