Kenneth Ross, age 84, of Parker, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home.
He was born December 16, 1937, in Linn County, the son of Charles Walter and Marilla Zene (Carpenter) Ross. Kenny graduated from Parker Rural High School with the Class of 1956.
Kenny married Gerry Goodall on September 21, 1957, in Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with three daughters.
He retired from Taylor-Forge in Paola after 32 years as a Nuclear Inspector. In retirement, he drove the school bus for Prairie View Schools.
Kenny enjoyed coaching and watching his children and grandchildren in their sporting events, hosting family events on the holidays. He took particular pride in being a founding member of the Rusty Zipper Club of Parker, Kansas. Kenny had a passion for hunting of all types and the breeding and training of his dogs.
He was generous with his time, volunteering on library boards, including Parker, Southeast Kansas Library Board, and the Kansas State Library Board.
He was preceded in death by parents Charles and Marilla Ross; five brothers, Wilfred Ross, Richard Ross, Marvin "Tobe" Ross, Ivan Ross, Dennis Ross; two sisters, Dorothy Gillespie and Doris Ross.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Gerry Ross, of the home; three daughters, Debbie Hahner and husband Jeff of Williamsburg, Kansas; their children, Justin Hahner and wife Megan; Kellie Duncan and husband Travis; Deanna Hermreck and Hoot Miller of Olathe, Kansas; her children, Russell Hermreck and wife Katie; Josh Hermreck and wife Megan; Mika Hill and husband Zach; Adam "Buzz" Hermreck; Alisha "Sis" Page and husband Chad; Caleb Miller; Denise Stoker and husband Keith of LaCygne, Kansas; their children, Ashli Rockers and Ricky Stephens; Stephen Rockers and wife Samantha; Kyle Rockers and wife Krystle; Justin Stoker and wife Jillian; Jason Stoker and wife Sammy; 22 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Kenny was a kind and generous man who will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Inurnment will follow at the Richland Cemetery, 15799 Nelson Rd, Centerville, Kansas. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie View Booster Club, 14500 K152 Hwy, LaCygne, KS, 66040, or left in care of the funeral home.
You may send your condolences to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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