Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Jun 29, 1936 – Oct 11, 2021
Kenneth D. Wakefield
Frankenmuth, MI formerly of Indian River, MI
Passed away peacefully with family by his side Monday October 11, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center Cooper, after a long illness; age 85 years. Ken was born on June 29, 1936 in Highland Park, MI to the late Roger and Blanch Irene Wakefield. He honorably served in the U.S. National Guard. He was married to Margaret Paxton on October 6, 1956; she survives him. Ken worked for Fisher Body Division of GM until his retirement in 1986. He belonged to Transfiguration Church in Indian River, MI. Ken was a member of the Eagles Club, and the Inland Lakes Snowmobile Club.
Surviving besides his wife Margaret are three children, Daniel Wakefield of Idaho, Karen Wedow of Burton, MI, and Kevin (Debbie) Wakefield of La Verkin, Utah; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; stepsister Adalyn (Robert) Price.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street. Rev. John B. Wallace will officiate with burial to follow in Frankenmuth Township Cemetery. Kenneth’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreJust read Kens obituary in the paper. So sorry for Margaret and family. We had many great times with Ken and Margaret when they would come to Florida to visit. Bob had many great times snowmobiling with Ken and Margaret. Our condolences to the entire family.
Bob and Pat Sweet
Robert Sweet
October 21, 2021 | LehighAcres, FL | Friend
To Margaret and family. I just read Ken's obituary in the Resorter and was saddened to hear about him passing away. I always considered Ken to be a great friend. I enjoyed our many conversations on just about any subject. I will miss seeing him on Friday nights at the Eagles. Rest in Peace Ken.
Richard Jurewicz
October 16, 2021 | Indian River, MI | Friend
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Always enjoyed visiting with him and Margaret and appreciated his kindness and watchful eye on my Mom. Bill and Dianne Baird
Bill Baird
October 16, 2021 | Saginaw
Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees
Eric, Austen, Logan Paxton
October 12, 2021 | Troy, MI
Very sorry for your loss. I have lots of fond memories of Uncle Ken.
My thoughts and prayers.
Lance
Lance Paxton
October 12, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Sandy (Nancy Arvin´s daughter)
Sandy Whall-Sudnick
October 12, 2021