WASHINGTON - CPO Kenneth "Ken" Harvey Sager, 83, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, with his loving family by his side. Ken was born on July 19, 1940, to the late Harvey and Hazel Fern (Huffman) Sager. He was the 1st out of 3 children. Late Lyle Sager and Stanley Sager were his brothers. He married Barbara E. Sager on March 24, 1964, and they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in March of 2022. Ken and Barb traveled all over while in the military, they began their time together in Washington, DC. During the evening of their second date, Ken proposed marriage and she accepted. After 6 months, they transferred to Norfolk, Virginia where they were separated for long periods of time. They were transferred to San Diego, CA for 3 years and then to Newport, RI. Ken spent 7 months in Naples, Italy until returning to Newport and then their final transfer to Norfolk, VA to finish their career. In Norfolk, VA, they met their son Marshall "Joe" Diamond through the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Joe became part of the family at age 13 and remained "their son", marrying Suzanne K. Diamond and raising 3 boys, Kristopher, Michael and Stephen. Ken attended Grossmont Union Adult School and graduated class of 1969. He went on to complete some college classes and all certifications needed to become a Naval Dental technician. Ken enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 20 years. He retired from the military in 1976 and became a dental technician at the Newport Navy Dental Clinic under Civil Service. In addition to his loving wife Barbara, Ken is predeceased by his parents and his brothers. He is survived by his son, Joe and (spouse) Suzanne Diamond of Raymond, NH, 3 grandchildren, Kristopher I. Diamond of Merrimack, NH, Michael R. Diamond of Wilton, NH and Stephen J. Diamond of Merrimack NH, 5 great children, Mia N. Diamond, Alayna G. Diamond, Emmett J. Diamond, Grayson M. Diamond, and Archer C. Diamond, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ken's committal service will take place on Tuesday September 12 at 1PM at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road Augusta, Maine where he will receive full military honors. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home & Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com