Prior to completing his degree, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In 1958, he married Susan Fleming and began his career in engineering with Dow Chemical working in Pennsylvania and New York. Kenneth was also a sales representative for Gulf Oil Company in Kansas City. The young family moved back to Springfield, Missouri where Kenny worked at City Utilities for nearly 30 years before retiring from his position as Superintendent of the Southwest Power Station in 1996.
Kenny enjoyed traveling with Susan and spending time with family and friends on their houseboat. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and an active Knights of Columbus volunteer. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and his first grandchild, Justin Craig. Kenny is survived by his wife of 61 years, Susan; sons Christopher (Vicki) and Gregory (Phaedra); along with grandchildren Jacqueline Robinson (Blake), Cameron, Bryce, Evan and Brandon Craig. He also has a great grandson, George Robinson.
Published in the News-Leader Jan. 31, 2020
Prior to completing his degree, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In 1958, he married Susan Fleming and began his career in engineering with Dow Chemical working in Pennsylvania and New York. Kenneth was also a sales representative for Gulf Oil Company in Kansas City. The young family moved back to Springfield, Missouri where Kenny worked at City Utilities for nearly 30 years before retiring from his position as Superintendent of the Southwest Power Station in 1996.
Kenny enjoyed traveling with Susan and spending time with family and friends on their houseboat. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and an active Knights of Columbus volunteer. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and his first grandchild, Justin Craig. Kenny is survived by his wife of 61 years, Susan; sons Christopher (Vicki) and Gregory (Phaedra); along with grandchildren Jacqueline Robinson (Blake), Cameron, Bryce, Evan and Brandon Craig. He also has a great grandson, George Robinson.
Published in the News-Leader Jan. 31, 2020
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