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Kenneth
"Ken" Moler
SPRINGFIELD - Kenneth "Ken" Moler, 78, of Springfield, died at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home.
Ken was born October 18, 1934 in Taylorville, the son of Huber and Ruby Peck Moler.
Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Fiat Allis for 27 years and was then employed at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency until his retirement in 2001. Ken also served as Clearlake Township Clerk for 8 years.
He is survived by his companion of 27 years, Cathy "Kate" Powell of Springfield; two sons, Greg (wife, Becky) Moler of Caldwell, ID and Gary Moler of Davenport, IA; step-son, Todd (wife, Beth) Rast of Lake Havasu City, AZ; step-daughter, Jeryn Hanlon of Springfield; three grandchildren, Eldon and Addie Moler of Caldwell, ID, and Tristin Rast of Lake Havasu City, AZ; two step-grandchildren, Kate and Kassi McIntyre of Springfield; several nieces and nephews, and his cat, Jude.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 11:00a.m. until the time of the ceremony at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Rev. Charles Carver officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Anne Pfaffe
November 24, 2012
Kate and Family -
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this time. I really enjoyed my time at IEPA and working with Ken. You are all in my prayers.
Lynda Hotarek
November 24, 2012
Kate - So sorry for your loss. I will always remember him as one of the best co-workers I ever had. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Layman
November 15, 2012
Kate,
I'm so sorry to hear about Ken. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirlee Laughlin
November 15, 2012
Kate, my God grant you His comfort and love at this time. Ken was a very special guy. My sincere sympathy.
Larry Eastep
November 15, 2012
Kate and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.I'll always remember working with Ken at IEPA, and talking basketball with him. What a good guy. My condolences
Patty (Schoeneberg) Peterman
November 15, 2012
Kate - Thoughts and prayers for you and the family during this time of loss.
Susan Irwin
November 15, 2012
Gary & Family....Prayers and blessings to you.
Thelma Knoles
November 15, 2012
Kate, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with both you and Ken at EPA. You and his family have my deepest condolences.
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