Kenneth Charles Way was born to Archie and Tillie (Dickenson) Way. Ken had two sisters, Gloria and Elvara and four brothers, Alva, Clayton, Marvin, and Norman. Ken moved with his family to Schell City, MO. When Ken was in 10th grade they moved back to Lodgepole where he graduated from Lodgepole High School.
Ken joined the United States Navy in 1951 where he served as an Engineman until 1954 during the Korean war.
When he came home to Lodgepole after serving Ken worked as a mechanic for the local shops in Sidney. It was during this time the he met the love of his life Donna Pummel.
Ken and Donna were married on November 17, 1957. Together they had five children, Gail, Monte, Charles, Craig, and Lori. The family lived in California where Ken was a partner in a repair shop. The family moved to Colorado where Ken worked as a mechanic and welder for several years. He also opened a restoration shop in Boulder where he restored several cars and built his 1939 Diamond T truck. The family moved back to Lodgepole in 1980. Ken drove his truck delivering old cars all over the US for about seven years. This established numerous contacts around the country, from the east coast to west coast, which enabled him to start Lodgepole Restoration.
Ken owned and operated Lodgepole Restoration from 1987 to present where he restored countless antique cars and pickups from all over the United States. Ken’s reputation for top quality workmanship and fair dealing is well known across the country. Ken truly loved his work and it was obvious in every project he took on.
Preceded by:
Parents: Archie and Tillie
Sisters: Gloria and Alvira
Infant brothers: Marvin and Norman
Grandson: Michael
Survived by:
Wife of 61 years: Donna
Daughters: Gail (Ernie) Yadon and Lori Way
Sons: Monte (Cheryl), Charles, Craig (Alison)
Numerous grand and great-grandchildren
Brothers: Alva (Ruth) Way and Clayton(Bernita) Way
Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Chapel
April 2019
Ken joined the United States Navy in 1951 where he served as an Engineman until 1954 during the Korean war.
When he came home to Lodgepole after serving Ken worked as a mechanic for the local shops in Sidney. It was during this time the he met the love of his life Donna Pummel.
Ken and Donna were married on November 17, 1957. Together they had five children, Gail, Monte, Charles, Craig, and Lori. The family lived in California where Ken was a partner in a repair shop. The family moved to Colorado where Ken worked as a mechanic and welder for several years. He also opened a restoration shop in Boulder where he restored several cars and built his 1939 Diamond T truck. The family moved back to Lodgepole in 1980. Ken drove his truck delivering old cars all over the US for about seven years. This established numerous contacts around the country, from the east coast to west coast, which enabled him to start Lodgepole Restoration.
Ken owned and operated Lodgepole Restoration from 1987 to present where he restored countless antique cars and pickups from all over the United States. Ken’s reputation for top quality workmanship and fair dealing is well known across the country. Ken truly loved his work and it was obvious in every project he took on.
Preceded by:
Parents: Archie and Tillie
Sisters: Gloria and Alvira
Infant brothers: Marvin and Norman
Grandson: Michael
Survived by:
Wife of 61 years: Donna
Daughters: Gail (Ernie) Yadon and Lori Way
Sons: Monte (Cheryl), Charles, Craig (Alison)
Numerous grand and great-grandchildren
Brothers: Alva (Ruth) Way and Clayton(Bernita) Way
Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Chapel
April 2019
Kenneth Charles Way was born to Archie and Tillie (Dickenson) Way. Ken had two sisters, Gloria and Elvara and four brothers, Alva, Clayton, Marvin, and Norman. Ken moved with his family to Schell City, MO. When Ken was in 10th grade they moved back to Lodgepole where he graduated from Lodgepole High School.
Ken joined the United States Navy in 1951 where he served as an Engineman until 1954 during the Korean war.
When he came home to Lodgepole after serving Ken worked as a mechanic for the local shops in Sidney. It was during this time the he met the love of his life Donna Pummel.
Ken and Donna were married on November 17, 1957. Together they had five children, Gail, Monte, Charles, Craig, and Lori. The family lived in California where Ken was a partner in a repair shop. The family moved to Colorado where Ken worked as a mechanic and welder for several years. He also opened a restoration shop in Boulder where he restored several cars and built his 1939 Diamond T truck. The family moved back to Lodgepole in 1980. Ken drove his truck delivering old cars all over the US for about seven years. This established numerous contacts around the country, from the east coast to west coast, which enabled him to start Lodgepole Restoration.
Ken owned and operated Lodgepole Restoration from 1987 to present where he restored countless antique cars and pickups from all over the United States. Ken’s reputation for top quality workmanship and fair dealing is well known across the country. Ken truly loved his work and it was obvious in every project he took on.
Preceded by:
Parents: Archie and Tillie
Sisters: Gloria and Alvira
Infant brothers: Marvin and Norman
Grandson: Michael
Survived by:
Wife of 61 years: Donna
Daughters: Gail (Ernie) Yadon and Lori Way
Sons: Monte (Cheryl), Charles, Craig (Alison)
Numerous grand and great-grandchildren
Brothers: Alva (Ruth) Way and Clayton(Bernita) Way
Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Chapel
April 2019
Ken joined the United States Navy in 1951 where he served as an Engineman until 1954 during the Korean war.
When he came home to Lodgepole after serving Ken worked as a mechanic for the local shops in Sidney. It was during this time the he met the love of his life Donna Pummel.
Ken and Donna were married on November 17, 1957. Together they had five children, Gail, Monte, Charles, Craig, and Lori. The family lived in California where Ken was a partner in a repair shop. The family moved to Colorado where Ken worked as a mechanic and welder for several years. He also opened a restoration shop in Boulder where he restored several cars and built his 1939 Diamond T truck. The family moved back to Lodgepole in 1980. Ken drove his truck delivering old cars all over the US for about seven years. This established numerous contacts around the country, from the east coast to west coast, which enabled him to start Lodgepole Restoration.
Ken owned and operated Lodgepole Restoration from 1987 to present where he restored countless antique cars and pickups from all over the United States. Ken’s reputation for top quality workmanship and fair dealing is well known across the country. Ken truly loved his work and it was obvious in every project he took on.
Preceded by:
Parents: Archie and Tillie
Sisters: Gloria and Alvira
Infant brothers: Marvin and Norman
Grandson: Michael
Survived by:
Wife of 61 years: Donna
Daughters: Gail (Ernie) Yadon and Lori Way
Sons: Monte (Cheryl), Charles, Craig (Alison)
Numerous grand and great-grandchildren
Brothers: Alva (Ruth) Way and Clayton(Bernita) Way
Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Chapel
April 2019
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