Kenneth UMBACH

we remember Ken as the driving force of NCPA. Meticulous, professional, witty, a classy person

He was a real pro. The central force in the NCPA. A man with integrity, high standards and humor.

Just did my first book signing at Barnes and Noble. I was expecting to see you there. But I just read you passed away this past Christmas. Thanks for your advice when it was just a manuscript in the making. Ronnie

Rosa -- Ken will be missed. He brightened the world with his quirky humor and personal insights. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Grateful for Ken's presence, I will truly miss him. His blessings of knowledge and experiences alit my life. Heartfelt condolences.

Ken was the life of the NCPA.
Ever since I joined, I liked and respected him more than anyone else in that group. He was incredibly diligent, smart, caring, selfless, honest. For me, joining the NCPA after I retired from 40 years of university teaching, was a great new chapter. It was a hugely pleasant surprise, to discover a great and congenial group of fellow-writers and intellectuals, Ken foremost among them.
The NCPA already missed Ken a lot, from the moment he retired a couple of...

My prayers are with the entire family for strength and as much rejoicing as possible in memory of one whose life was well-lived and whose family is well-loved.
Blessings,
a fellow writer/author,
Sandy Martin - Poet

My condolences to Rosa and the family. I always learned something worth knowing when interacting with Ken. In the last few years reading Ken's posts on FaceBook was the first thing I did each day. I miss him. Proud to have known him.

I am so saddened to hear this. My condolences to Rosa, their children and grandchildren. I worked with Ken for many years at the State Library and he was such a great guy. He really had a great sense of humor and made work more fun.