Together again, Kenneth P. Abbey Jr.90 years of Walbridge, Ohio, joined his late wife, Lola, on Sunday, June 11, 2017. They can continue, for eternity, their love for each other and dancing to the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Ken was born on February 13, 1927 to Josephine (Finch) and Kenneth Paul Abbey. The oldest of 8, he needed to forgo his education at a young age when his father was killed in a Civil Aeronautical plane accident. He started driving truck while in high school and continued for many years as an over the road driver for companies such as Yellow Transit, Norwalk, and Interstate. He attended Scott High School in the early 40’s, playing football prior to completing his sophomore year. Volunteering for the US Army in 1945, Ken served 2 years, stateside, in the Parachute Infantry.
After an honorable discharge as a corporal, he returned to Toledo and met his future bride, Lola Margaret Bauer. United in holy matrimony on October 21, 1948, at St. Stephen’s church in Birmingham, Ken & Lola went on to be lifetime members, including baptism, 1st communion and confirmation of all their children. Outside of work, athletics and family defined Ken. After a few years of marriage and a couple of children (eventually 7), they moved to their long term home in Walbridge, OH. Ken was still pursuing opportunities to play football with various semiprofessional teams, finishing his career at the age of 36 with the Toledo Tornadoes. Other athletic involvement included officiating Toledo area high school football and playing on various local softball teams. Ken greatly enjoyed watching the Abbey children and grandchildren participate in Lake Local Schools athletics, over the past 50 years. After retirement, he coached youth football at Lake, fondly called ‘Coach Grandpa’. Ken enjoyed rooting for the Detroit Tigers and whoever was beating the Cleveland Indians .Supporting his wife and children by working long hours, he was proud to install an in ground pool at the home in the early 1970’s. This became THE family gathering place for the next 40 years including the annual Abbey Hunky Turkey party. Ken & Lola had many happy trips to Pompano Beach, Florida and Lake Havasu, Arizona
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Nicholas, great grandson, Garrett Arvan, brothers: Jim, Bob, Kit, sisters: Evelyn Kanavel, Darlene Coombs, Bonnie Larson, Geraldine (Geri) Cappelletty. Ken is survived by his children, Ken, Kevin (Carol), Chuck, Kathy (Rick) Dissett, Laura Taylor, Chris (Becky), Bob; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,; brother-in-law, Franklin Bauer along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 am in Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish, St. Stephen Church, 1880 Genesee St., Toledo, Ohio, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Following mass, the family will receive friends at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio. Private Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in the form of contributions to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish-St. Stephen Church, Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo Campus, 131 Wheeling Street, Toledo, OH, 43605 or charity of choice. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the support of Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo campus and the caring staff on the 2nd floor. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ken was born on February 13, 1927 to Josephine (Finch) and Kenneth Paul Abbey. The oldest of 8, he needed to forgo his education at a young age when his father was killed in a Civil Aeronautical plane accident. He started driving truck while in high school and continued for many years as an over the road driver for companies such as Yellow Transit, Norwalk, and Interstate. He attended Scott High School in the early 40’s, playing football prior to completing his sophomore year. Volunteering for the US Army in 1945, Ken served 2 years, stateside, in the Parachute Infantry.
After an honorable discharge as a corporal, he returned to Toledo and met his future bride, Lola Margaret Bauer. United in holy matrimony on October 21, 1948, at St. Stephen’s church in Birmingham, Ken & Lola went on to be lifetime members, including baptism, 1st communion and confirmation of all their children. Outside of work, athletics and family defined Ken. After a few years of marriage and a couple of children (eventually 7), they moved to their long term home in Walbridge, OH. Ken was still pursuing opportunities to play football with various semiprofessional teams, finishing his career at the age of 36 with the Toledo Tornadoes. Other athletic involvement included officiating Toledo area high school football and playing on various local softball teams. Ken greatly enjoyed watching the Abbey children and grandchildren participate in Lake Local Schools athletics, over the past 50 years. After retirement, he coached youth football at Lake, fondly called ‘Coach Grandpa’. Ken enjoyed rooting for the Detroit Tigers and whoever was beating the Cleveland Indians .Supporting his wife and children by working long hours, he was proud to install an in ground pool at the home in the early 1970’s. This became THE family gathering place for the next 40 years including the annual Abbey Hunky Turkey party. Ken & Lola had many happy trips to Pompano Beach, Florida and Lake Havasu, Arizona
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Nicholas, great grandson, Garrett Arvan, brothers: Jim, Bob, Kit, sisters: Evelyn Kanavel, Darlene Coombs, Bonnie Larson, Geraldine (Geri) Cappelletty. Ken is survived by his children, Ken, Kevin (Carol), Chuck, Kathy (Rick) Dissett, Laura Taylor, Chris (Becky), Bob; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,; brother-in-law, Franklin Bauer along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 am in Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish, St. Stephen Church, 1880 Genesee St., Toledo, Ohio, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Following mass, the family will receive friends at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio. Private Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in the form of contributions to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish-St. Stephen Church, Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo Campus, 131 Wheeling Street, Toledo, OH, 43605 or charity of choice. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the support of Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo campus and the caring staff on the 2nd floor. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Together again, Kenneth P. Abbey Jr.90 years of Walbridge, Ohio, joined his late wife, Lola, on Sunday, June 11, 2017. They can continue, for eternity, their love for each other and dancing to the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Ken was born on February 13, 1927 to Josephine (Finch) and Kenneth Paul Abbey. The oldest of 8, he needed to forgo his education at a young age when his father was killed in a Civil Aeronautical plane accident. He started driving truck while in high school and continued for many years as an over the road driver for companies such as Yellow Transit, Norwalk, and Interstate. He attended Scott High School in the early 40’s, playing football prior to completing his sophomore year. Volunteering for the US Army in 1945, Ken served 2 years, stateside, in the Parachute Infantry.
After an honorable discharge as a corporal, he returned to Toledo and met his future bride, Lola Margaret Bauer. United in holy matrimony on October 21, 1948, at St. Stephen’s church in Birmingham, Ken & Lola went on to be lifetime members, including baptism, 1st communion and confirmation of all their children. Outside of work, athletics and family defined Ken. After a few years of marriage and a couple of children (eventually 7), they moved to their long term home in Walbridge, OH. Ken was still pursuing opportunities to play football with various semiprofessional teams, finishing his career at the age of 36 with the Toledo Tornadoes. Other athletic involvement included officiating Toledo area high school football and playing on various local softball teams. Ken greatly enjoyed watching the Abbey children and grandchildren participate in Lake Local Schools athletics, over the past 50 years. After retirement, he coached youth football at Lake, fondly called ‘Coach Grandpa’. Ken enjoyed rooting for the Detroit Tigers and whoever was beating the Cleveland Indians .Supporting his wife and children by working long hours, he was proud to install an in ground pool at the home in the early 1970’s. This became THE family gathering place for the next 40 years including the annual Abbey Hunky Turkey party. Ken & Lola had many happy trips to Pompano Beach, Florida and Lake Havasu, Arizona
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Nicholas, great grandson, Garrett Arvan, brothers: Jim, Bob, Kit, sisters: Evelyn Kanavel, Darlene Coombs, Bonnie Larson, Geraldine (Geri) Cappelletty. Ken is survived by his children, Ken, Kevin (Carol), Chuck, Kathy (Rick) Dissett, Laura Taylor, Chris (Becky), Bob; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,; brother-in-law, Franklin Bauer along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 am in Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish, St. Stephen Church, 1880 Genesee St., Toledo, Ohio, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Following mass, the family will receive friends at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio. Private Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in the form of contributions to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish-St. Stephen Church, Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo Campus, 131 Wheeling Street, Toledo, OH, 43605 or charity of choice. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the support of Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo campus and the caring staff on the 2nd floor. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ken was born on February 13, 1927 to Josephine (Finch) and Kenneth Paul Abbey. The oldest of 8, he needed to forgo his education at a young age when his father was killed in a Civil Aeronautical plane accident. He started driving truck while in high school and continued for many years as an over the road driver for companies such as Yellow Transit, Norwalk, and Interstate. He attended Scott High School in the early 40’s, playing football prior to completing his sophomore year. Volunteering for the US Army in 1945, Ken served 2 years, stateside, in the Parachute Infantry.
After an honorable discharge as a corporal, he returned to Toledo and met his future bride, Lola Margaret Bauer. United in holy matrimony on October 21, 1948, at St. Stephen’s church in Birmingham, Ken & Lola went on to be lifetime members, including baptism, 1st communion and confirmation of all their children. Outside of work, athletics and family defined Ken. After a few years of marriage and a couple of children (eventually 7), they moved to their long term home in Walbridge, OH. Ken was still pursuing opportunities to play football with various semiprofessional teams, finishing his career at the age of 36 with the Toledo Tornadoes. Other athletic involvement included officiating Toledo area high school football and playing on various local softball teams. Ken greatly enjoyed watching the Abbey children and grandchildren participate in Lake Local Schools athletics, over the past 50 years. After retirement, he coached youth football at Lake, fondly called ‘Coach Grandpa’. Ken enjoyed rooting for the Detroit Tigers and whoever was beating the Cleveland Indians .Supporting his wife and children by working long hours, he was proud to install an in ground pool at the home in the early 1970’s. This became THE family gathering place for the next 40 years including the annual Abbey Hunky Turkey party. Ken & Lola had many happy trips to Pompano Beach, Florida and Lake Havasu, Arizona
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Nicholas, great grandson, Garrett Arvan, brothers: Jim, Bob, Kit, sisters: Evelyn Kanavel, Darlene Coombs, Bonnie Larson, Geraldine (Geri) Cappelletty. Ken is survived by his children, Ken, Kevin (Carol), Chuck, Kathy (Rick) Dissett, Laura Taylor, Chris (Becky), Bob; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,; brother-in-law, Franklin Bauer along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11:00 am in Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish, St. Stephen Church, 1880 Genesee St., Toledo, Ohio, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Following mass, the family will receive friends at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio. Private Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in the form of contributions to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish-St. Stephen Church, Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo Campus, 131 Wheeling Street, Toledo, OH, 43605 or charity of choice. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the support of Genacross Lutheran Services-Toledo campus and the caring staff on the 2nd floor. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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