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Kenneth ELDER

1935 - 2019

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

Kenneth ELDER Obituary

ELDER, Kenneth Dean Of Kettering, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2019 in his home. Ken is survived by his wife of 20 years, Angi (Frady); his three daughters, Ann and Stan Sparkman, Amy and Terry Wagerman, Peggy Rogers; and step-daughter, Terra Cripe. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Ken was born in Salina, Kansas on February 15, 1935 to Everett and Irene Elder. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Pat and his brother "Bud". He was someone those he met seldom forgot, from his co-workers at WPAFB to most waitresses at Bob Evans. Always ready with a one-liner, a lover of British television, a soft heart for helpless creatures, and with a skill to build or fix anything, he was a wonderful man. His favorite hobby was flying so he re-built and flew a beautiful Navion airplane. I will always love you Sugarbean. Final arrangements are cremation with no memorial service at this time. An expression of sympathy may be made to St. Jude's Hospital in Ken's memory. A special message may be left for the family at www.NewcomerDayton.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 8, 2019.

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William Driscoll

March 1, 2024

My Grandpa Ken was definitely and amazing man. He taught me that I could do anything I wanted if I tried. He was a machinist at WPAFB and what he couldn't buy for the Navion he rebuilt he would make. That plane was so amazing! I have a favorite picture of Grandpa Ken and my Grandma Betty before she passed making him a widow. They are standing by the plane he rebuilt. I'm now a machinist like he was and continue to look up to him to this day. He will always be remembered as my Grandpa.

Richard Freeman

September 9, 2019

Sorry to hear Ken has passed away have good memory with him at beaver vu and Shawnee lake and he could do anything

Larry Ganger

September 4, 2019

I was not acquainted with Kenneth, but his spouse was a classmate of mine at Milton-Union High School, class of 1964. May the love of God surround her and her family during these days as they share their memories of their loved one. And as these days and weeks pass, may their hearts and minds be filled with peace.

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