Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Kenneth McLain Obituary
MANSFIELD: Kenneth M. "Ken" McLain Jr., 85, born in Buffalo, NY, passed away on September 11, 2015. He moved to Mansfield in 1948, graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, and attended Bowing Green State University. Ken served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and married Martha (Mert) Kinkel in 1954. He was VP of operations of North American Knitting Company for 27 years and then served as knitting analyst for Spiegel Company, before retiring in 1998. Ken loved fishing, boating, golfing, skiing, and flying his airplane. He was active in his community, serving as steward and deacon for First Congregational Church, hospital volunteer at Mansfield General, and active participant for the Korean War Veteran Organization. Ken was a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Mert McLain; daughter, Kim (Dean) Ransdell; sons, Michael (Tina Narick) McLain and Keith (Francine) McLain; grandchildren, Sean (Grace) Riggenbach, Morgen McLain, Jacob McLain, and Howard Bertrand; and great-grandson, Bruce.
Along with his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Caughman.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Road, Ontario. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. David Root. Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County Joint Veteran's Burial Detail will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Cancer Foundation, 1125 Aspira Court, Mansfield, Ohio 44906.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth McLain
September 16, 2015
Mert,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Ken. May you find comfort in the Lord. Praying for you and the family.
Karla Hale
Diane Kim
September 14, 2015
McLain Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Kim Family
September 14, 2015
Dear McLain Family - sending our love and prayers. Larry & Garnett Fulmer
Leona Lutsch
September 14, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers
Carol Wagner
September 13, 2015
Larry and I were so sad to hear of Kens passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and just praying the comfort Christ gives be with you. Love you.
Tom and Joyce Hollingsworth
September 13, 2015
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
September 13, 2015
I had the pleasure of working under Ken when he started his company Klassic Knits on Bowman St. As a young man just getting started in the work force, I appreciated his patience in his dealings with me, as those knitting machines would always seem to 'crash' during my shift. Klassic Knits never took off liked he'd hoped for, however, he taught me a valuable life lesson. Always be diligent and work hard. That lesson has served me well. Thanks, Mr. McLain
Bonnie Hammond
September 13, 2015
Mert and family I am sorry to hear of your loss and Kenny was a good person and will be missed. YOu are in my prayers. God Bless you all. LOve Bonnie
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Kenneth McLain's name
Memorial Events
for Kenneth McLain
Funeral services provided by:
Wappner Funeral Directors & Crematory - Ontario100 S Lexington-Springmill Rd, Ontario, OH 44906
How to support Kenneth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Kenneth McLain's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
