Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Kenneth LACHEY Obituary
KENNETH J. LACHEY, 74, of Springfield, passed away at Springfield Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, on March 22, 1946, the son of the late
Joseph M. Lachey and
Elizabeth (Poeppelman) Lachey Grogean.
A graduate of Marion Local High School, Ken excelled in athletics and lettered in four sports. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in accounting and finance. He played baseball at OSU and in the minor leagues for a short time before beginning a successful career in the packaging industry.
He worked at Springfield Packaging and Buckeye Wood Products. He later co-owned and was president of Diamond Packaging Incorporated which later became Buckeye Diamond Logistics. He was currently working as an independent
contractor for BDL Supply. Ken loved his work and was well respected in his field.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judith A. (Ustick) Lachey; sisters, Carol Jean (Tom) Feldman of St. Mary's and Marlene (Bob) Riethman of Vandalia; brothers-in-law, Robert "Trey" Ustick III of San Diego, CA, and Jeff (Susan Murnen) Ustick of Felton, CA; nieces and nephews, Susan (Nick) Hogenkamp, Jill (Allen Evans) Feldman, Karen (Jeff) Prenger, Jay (Lynn)
Feldman, Amy (Chris) Henne, Rob (Anglela) Riethman,
Jennifer (Matt) Mazza, Riev Ustick (Vanessa Holcroft), Casey (Adriane) Ustick, Brenna Ustick (Joe Coulter), and Cara (K.J.) Johnson; and a host of great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
Also surviving are many dear friends and business associates.
Everybody liked Ken and will be remembered as a kind and generous person. He was a loving and devoted husband to
Judy. He loved the sun, the beach, the Buckeyes and laughing and having a good time with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held this summer at a time and place to be announced. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Expressions of condolence and memories can be shared at www.littletonandrue.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth LACHEY
Sponsored by Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Kenneth LACHEY's name
Memorial Events
for Kenneth LACHEY
Funeral services provided by:
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
How to support Kenneth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Kenneth LACHEY's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
