Kenneth "Ken" Glen Kahley

Kenneth "Ken" Glen Kahley obituary, Spencer, IA

Kenneth "Ken" Glen Kahley

Kenneth "Ken" Kahley Obituary

Visit the Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory - Spencer website to view the full obituary.

 Kenneth G. Kahley, 87, of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. 

 Born on December 28, 1936, in Spencer, IA, Ken was a lifelong resident of the community. He graduated from Spencer High School and Drake University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After Drake, he went to Arizona where he worked on the Salt River Project and enlisted in the Arizona National Guard. 

 Upon returning to Spencer, Ken dedicated the next 53 years to working at Asher Motor Company, during which time he served on many auto dealer associations. He was an active member of the community, serving as President of the Jaycees of Spencer and the Spencer YMCA. He was also a Board member of Northwest Federal and participated in Kiwanis. 

 Ken was a lifelong Masonic and Shriner member and he particularly enjoyed his stint as an Okoboji Yacht Club sailing judge. 

 Ken's passion in life was golf. He was a life-long member of the Spencer Golf and Country Club and also enjoyed playing the local golf courses in the lakes area. He was a devout member of Trinity Lutheran Church. 

 Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Thelma Kahley, his sister, Kay Fether, and his son, Mark Kahley. 

 He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; his sons: Brad (Sarah) and Stephen (Michael); his daughter-in-law, Heather; his grandchildren: Noah Dudley, Chloe, Saddie, Leah, and Lauren Kahley; and many cherished friends and family. 



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Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory - Spencer

225 West 3rd Street, Spencer, IA 51301

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