Kenneth Edward Schillinger, 89, of Neosho, Missouri passed away January 20, 2012 after a short illness. He was born October 28, 1922 in Greeley, Colorado. He graduated from Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Missouri. He married Frances Lemons on September 29, 1946 in DeSoto, Missouri. He served in the Army during WWII and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 of Denver, Colorado. Ken and Frances enjoyed the early retirement years traveling around the United States with a camper, enjoying the outdoors, especially the mountains in Colorado. He is survived by Frances of the home, four children, Mrs. Carol and Michael Williams of Sugar Land, Texas, Mrs. Brenda and Joseph Franklin of Neosho, Missouri, Mrs. Cathy and Art Putnam of Columbia Falls, Montana, and Daniel Schillinger of Lawrence, Kansas. He leaves seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hazel (Spurgin) Schillinger, one brother, Ray Schillinger, a granddaughter, Ginger Wilborn and a great-grandson, Logan Clear. Graveside services and military honors for Mr. Schillinger will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Cave Springs Cemetery, north of Sarcoxie. Reverend Vic Taylor and Reverend Wally Lankford will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.