Obituary of alfred william slovenz

Alfred William Slovenz (Bill), 79, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born in Washington, D.C. in March, 1943 to Alfred R. Slovenz and Madeliene N. Slovenz. Bill graduated from Oak Ridge Military Academy and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for twenty years. He served multiple tours in Vietnam and Korea and achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3). Upon retirement from the military he worked in multiple prestigious positions for the Nation. In his free time, Bill enjoyed antiquing, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Notable Achievements: Retired U.S. Army, Chief Warrant Officer 3 (1966-1985) -Meritorious Service Medal -Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters -Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster -Army Good Conduct Medal -National Defense Service Medal -Army Service Ribbon -Overseas Service Ribbon with Numerals 2 -Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars -Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device -Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm (Unit Citation) -Korean Service Medal -Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numerals 2 Alfred is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlotte Slovenz of Fairfax, VA; daughter, Monica Slovenz of Fairfax, VA; son, Mark Slovenz and wife Joyce Slovenz of Sterling, VA; and partner, Mary Ellen Lithicum of Gulf Breeze, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Madeliene Slovenz. Donations can be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate. Arrangements and services entrusted to Family-Funeral and Cremation of Mary Esther, FL (850)226-4240.