Class of 1966
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LOREN HARRY SCHLEICH
Loren H. Schleich, A long time North County resident, passed away February 27, 2009 at age 60.
Loren was born May 12, 1948 in Seattle Washington, moving to Encinitas at age 8. He graduated from San Dieguito High School in 1966. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1966 until 1970 in the U.S. Navy.
Loren leaves behind his wife Georgie, sons Loren T. Schleich of MO, Michael Schleich of Vista, step sons Wally Simpson, Clint and Mike Farrell, grandchildren Matt, Paige, Olivia, Lance and Grace Schleich , twin sister Kathy Hancock of Escondido and Janice Hoeffer of WA, niece Laura and nephew Trever, and the mother of his children, Connie Suggs Bradford. He is predeceased by his Father Harry, Mother Marie, and brothers David and Wes.
Loren was passionate about fishing, camping, and raising Japenese Koi, NASCAR, the Chargers and the Padres. He was an excellent craftsman, loved woodworking, remodeling and spent many years in the construction trades as a licensed building contractor. He joined forces with his father-in-law Tom Prouse in the late 1970′s and built many notable buildings in North County; Old World Center in Carlsbad Village, The Beach Club at the pier in Oceanside, Red Tractons restaurant in Del Mar, San Clemente Cove at the pier in San Clemente and many other projects and custom homes. He also built many beautiful Koi ponds in the area.
A friend to all he met, always ready to lend a helping hand, the “Life of the Party”, Loren will be sorely missed by his friends and family. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 29th, 4:00 P.M. at Calvary Chapel of Living Hope, 625 Seagraze Dr Oceanside.
—submitted by Connie Suggs Schleich Bradford
