Joseph K. Kluesner, Lt. Col. USAF, age 42, of Xenia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born August 20, 1984 in Agana Heights, Guam, the son of William and Teri (Essmyer) Kluesner.

In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his loving wife, Pamela M. (Kurtz), whom he married in 2009; daughter: Sadie; sister: Elizabeth (Nathan) Moser; brothers: Jamie (Lori) Kluesner and Jeremy Kluesner; father and mother-in-law: Steven and Sue Kurtz and sister-in-law: Christina (Dan) Koboldt; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joe graduated from Carroll High School and Truman State University. He joined the US Air Force and received his medical degree from USUHS. He completed his residency at WPAFB and had been stationed here since 2020 serving as an Endocrinologist. He served 19 years as a dedicated member of the US Air Force. Joe loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed reading, watching movies, golfing and Legos.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28th from 4-6 PM at the McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia OH. Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, October 29th at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2040 W. Second St. Xenia, OH. An additional hour of visitation will begin at 11 AM Thursday, immediately prior to the service at the church. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the National Cemetery, Dayton OH. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Sadie's Stable Account at https://connect.vestwell.com/gift/stable/MQOpybu1Tka-ms6Y0k4L5g