Service Details
There will be a visitation for Kenneth in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2:00PM-4:00PM. There will be a time of remembrance and sharing at 4:00PM.
Pleasant Prairie – Kenneth A. King, age 76, passed away on March 6, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Kenneth was born on September 3, 1946 to Charles and Sarah (nee: Spedale) King in Chicago, Illinois. After graduation from Central High School, Kenneth went to work at Jacobsen for 35 years. While at Jacobsen, he held multiple positions within the factory as well as being an active member of his union Local 556, where he took pride being a steward for his fellow co-workers.
Kenneth and his wife, Sherry (Evans) were married for 33 years. Combined they had 4 children; Kristyn Badia (King), Natalie Evans, Alfred Evans and Grant Evans.
In his spare time, Kenneth loved to play golf, was an avid bowler for 20+ years and traveled to many ABC bowling tournaments. He loved to work on and restore old cars. His favorite was his 1940 bright red Ford, with which he won many 1st place trophies. In addition, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren, taking them to the zoo and to car shows.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughters, Kristyn Badia (King) and Natalie Evans; sons, Alfred (Cherie) and Grant (Sandra) Evans; brother, Thomas King; sister-in-law, Pat (Harry) Lofquist; brother-in-law, Frank (Angie) Valente; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 nieces and 7 nephews; other relatives and friends.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah; his son, Michael King; and his sister-in-law, Sue King.
There will be a visitation for Kenneth in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2:00PM-4:00PM. There will be a time of remembrance and sharing at 4:00PM. The King family would like to extend our secure gratitude and appreciation to Aurora Cancer Center and Aurora Home Hospice for taking such great care of him.
Yvonne Jolly says
So sorry sherry and family for your loss Kenny is now at peace
Nancy Harmann says
So sorry Sherry and family for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonya Farmer says
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to my friend Kristyn, Sherry and the entire family during this difficult time. Prayers for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved Mr. King.
John and Karen Landreman says
We’re so sorry to hear about Kenny. He was a great friend and enjoyed traveling to many bowling tournaments. -John and Karen Landreman
Ralph Nicotrera, Fort Mill, SC says
My sympathies to Sherry and the family. Fond memories of working with Kenney and golfing with him at Jacobsen!
Will and LeLar Beadles says
To Sherry and family, we are sorry for your loss. Kenny and I go back many years, We had a lot of good times. I will never forget the auto shows and Tues. night dinners. We all miss seeing that red 40 Ford rolling down the rode.
RIP Kenny King, C U Down the rode. Good Buddy
Donald & Dianne Durkin says
We were so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. He was a great friend in grade school and high school. We played touch football at my grandparent’s farm on many Saturdays. We also ran the Motel for a while when they went on a trip (who knew you had to defrost a chicken before cooking) There aren’t any words that we can say at this time that can ease his lost. We will miss you, Ken.
Becky Nichols says
I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to all of those who loved him. May time be kind to you in healing your pain and sorrow and may Kenny rest in peace for ever more.