Kenneth Oswandel

I just now discovered the untimely passing of Ken this past January. I would like to extend my wishes of peace and healing to his many friends and family who will deeply miss him.

I also worked from a distance with Ken at Centurylink. He always turned any of my tough days around with his expertise and his 1 liners that I rarely got but pretended I did anyway. He was quite the character and I can honestly say he was one of my favorite contacts in the company in my 13+ years with the company.

I think you all who knew him like I did will appreciate this: I found the last time we talked on our company instant message. Ken, after all of the times you helped me and got the last word, after all the times you figured out I didn't get your 1 liners and called me BLONDE. I WON! I helped you last, I got the last word! RIP sweety, I will miss you dearly.

I just found about Kenny today, and I was devastated. He seemed to have such a joy in life, and it's hard to accept that it has been snuffed out. Please know, Joanne, that my heart goes out to you and your family, and I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers. Joan

I tell myself that the minutes I spent with Ken on the tragic day of his accident were as important as any while I stood by him. During the only moments I spent with him, I knelt next to him and continued telling him "Ken, you're going to be okay." I had made his name out on an ID card near him; Ken's name rings sorrow in my heart for the man I met for just a few minutes. I pray for him and his family; I can see that his memory is filled with love.

I worked from a distance with Ken a few times through our work at Qwest/CenturyLink. He was always very nice and helpful! I am so sorry to hear this news and my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.