Kenneth Orlan Puckett

Kenneth Orlan Puckett

August 8, 1935 - July 13, 2025

Kenneth Orlan Puckett passed away on July 13, 2025, in O ahu, Hawai i, with his wife, Patty, and daughter, Lana, lovingly by his side.

Ken was born on August 8, 1935, in Wayne, Oklahoma. As an infant, he moved with his parents to California-just in time to be carried across the newly opened San Francisco Bay Bridge in 1936.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Munich, Germany, where he played baseball. His love for the game stayed with him throughout his life, and he continued playing softball well into his senior years and retirement. His team won fifteen major world tournaments-a testament to his talent and enduring passion.

Ken loved fishing and hunting, especially with his son, Mark, and grandson, Ryan. He built a long and successful career as an engineer with PG&E in the San Francisco Bay Area, then retired to Grass Valley, California, where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and time in the great outdoors.

He spent many winters in Hawai i before settling permanently in Kailua-Kona in 2021. There, he found joy in his ohana, the beauty of the ocean, sunsets, and whale watching from the lanai. He especially cherished traveling-sailing through the British Virgin Islands and cruising the rivers of Europe were among his favorite adventures.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Patty Puckett; his children Lana Puckett, Lisa Puckett, Jeanene Coleman, Mark Puckett, and Carole Campedel; and his stepson, Vinson Ferrinho. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Courtney Puckett, Ryan Coleman, Marissa Gunderson, and Blake Coleman; and great-grandchildren, Kai Gunderson and Wyatt Coleman.

His presence, wisdom, stories, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.