Kenneth Felten, aged 80, of Bandera, Texas passed away on Friday, March 27th in his Bandera home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Eleanor Felten on February 4th, 1940. He married Linda Sherer May 21st, 1961 in Chicago.
Ken is remembered as a gentle, fun-loving, and dedicated husband, father, brother, and family man. He was truly the life of every family gathering. His jokes and stories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
After attending Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Ken graduated from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked for Zenith Radio Corporation as a production manager before starting his own TV sales and service business, Ken's TV in Bandera. During his 45 years in business, he serviced over 5 counties installing satellites, fixing televisions, and making friends everywhere he went.
Heavily involved as a member of his congregation at Grace Lutheran Church. Ken served for many years as a member of the church council, including two terms as church president, and a Sunday school teacher. Beyond formal titles, he could always be found at volunteer events and social gatherings lending a hand. He lived to serve others, even if that just meant putting a smile on your face.
Ken spent much if his daughters' formative years taking them to local rodeos, and later spent many evenings and weekends attending sporting events to cheer on his grandkids. He was truly happiest when supporting his family and is remembered by his kids and grandkids as their biggest supporter.
Ken is preceded in death by his father Virgil Felten, and his mother Eleanor Felten.
Ken is survived by his wife Linda Felten, oldest daughter Dina Buettner and husband Karl Beuttner, middle daughter Shayne Brown and husband Lenny Brown, youngest daughter Tracy Rhodes and husband Rocky Rhodes; brother Robert "Bob" Fekten and wife Donna Felten, sister Mitzi Underwood and husband Francis Underwood, grandchildren Davis Buettner, Hannah Buettner, Gage Brown, Gunnar Brown, Stella Brown, Stoney Rhodes, and Stormy Rhodes, and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be missed deeply.
No visitation or funeral service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Ken is remembered as a gentle, fun-loving, and dedicated husband, father, brother, and family man. He was truly the life of every family gathering. His jokes and stories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
After attending Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Ken graduated from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked for Zenith Radio Corporation as a production manager before starting his own TV sales and service business, Ken's TV in Bandera. During his 45 years in business, he serviced over 5 counties installing satellites, fixing televisions, and making friends everywhere he went.
Heavily involved as a member of his congregation at Grace Lutheran Church. Ken served for many years as a member of the church council, including two terms as church president, and a Sunday school teacher. Beyond formal titles, he could always be found at volunteer events and social gatherings lending a hand. He lived to serve others, even if that just meant putting a smile on your face.
Ken spent much if his daughters' formative years taking them to local rodeos, and later spent many evenings and weekends attending sporting events to cheer on his grandkids. He was truly happiest when supporting his family and is remembered by his kids and grandkids as their biggest supporter.
Ken is preceded in death by his father Virgil Felten, and his mother Eleanor Felten.
Ken is survived by his wife Linda Felten, oldest daughter Dina Buettner and husband Karl Beuttner, middle daughter Shayne Brown and husband Lenny Brown, youngest daughter Tracy Rhodes and husband Rocky Rhodes; brother Robert "Bob" Fekten and wife Donna Felten, sister Mitzi Underwood and husband Francis Underwood, grandchildren Davis Buettner, Hannah Buettner, Gage Brown, Gunnar Brown, Stella Brown, Stoney Rhodes, and Stormy Rhodes, and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be missed deeply.
No visitation or funeral service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Kenneth Felten, aged 80, of Bandera, Texas passed away on Friday, March 27th in his Bandera home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Eleanor Felten on February 4th, 1940. He married Linda Sherer May 21st, 1961 in Chicago.
Ken is remembered as a gentle, fun-loving, and dedicated husband, father, brother, and family man. He was truly the life of every family gathering. His jokes and stories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
After attending Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Ken graduated from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked for Zenith Radio Corporation as a production manager before starting his own TV sales and service business, Ken's TV in Bandera. During his 45 years in business, he serviced over 5 counties installing satellites, fixing televisions, and making friends everywhere he went.
Heavily involved as a member of his congregation at Grace Lutheran Church. Ken served for many years as a member of the church council, including two terms as church president, and a Sunday school teacher. Beyond formal titles, he could always be found at volunteer events and social gatherings lending a hand. He lived to serve others, even if that just meant putting a smile on your face.
Ken spent much if his daughters' formative years taking them to local rodeos, and later spent many evenings and weekends attending sporting events to cheer on his grandkids. He was truly happiest when supporting his family and is remembered by his kids and grandkids as their biggest supporter.
Ken is preceded in death by his father Virgil Felten, and his mother Eleanor Felten.
Ken is survived by his wife Linda Felten, oldest daughter Dina Buettner and husband Karl Beuttner, middle daughter Shayne Brown and husband Lenny Brown, youngest daughter Tracy Rhodes and husband Rocky Rhodes; brother Robert "Bob" Fekten and wife Donna Felten, sister Mitzi Underwood and husband Francis Underwood, grandchildren Davis Buettner, Hannah Buettner, Gage Brown, Gunnar Brown, Stella Brown, Stoney Rhodes, and Stormy Rhodes, and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be missed deeply.
No visitation or funeral service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Ken is remembered as a gentle, fun-loving, and dedicated husband, father, brother, and family man. He was truly the life of every family gathering. His jokes and stories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
After attending Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Ken graduated from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked for Zenith Radio Corporation as a production manager before starting his own TV sales and service business, Ken's TV in Bandera. During his 45 years in business, he serviced over 5 counties installing satellites, fixing televisions, and making friends everywhere he went.
Heavily involved as a member of his congregation at Grace Lutheran Church. Ken served for many years as a member of the church council, including two terms as church president, and a Sunday school teacher. Beyond formal titles, he could always be found at volunteer events and social gatherings lending a hand. He lived to serve others, even if that just meant putting a smile on your face.
Ken spent much if his daughters' formative years taking them to local rodeos, and later spent many evenings and weekends attending sporting events to cheer on his grandkids. He was truly happiest when supporting his family and is remembered by his kids and grandkids as their biggest supporter.
Ken is preceded in death by his father Virgil Felten, and his mother Eleanor Felten.
Ken is survived by his wife Linda Felten, oldest daughter Dina Buettner and husband Karl Beuttner, middle daughter Shayne Brown and husband Lenny Brown, youngest daughter Tracy Rhodes and husband Rocky Rhodes; brother Robert "Bob" Fekten and wife Donna Felten, sister Mitzi Underwood and husband Francis Underwood, grandchildren Davis Buettner, Hannah Buettner, Gage Brown, Gunnar Brown, Stella Brown, Stoney Rhodes, and Stormy Rhodes, and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be missed deeply.
No visitation or funeral service will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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