Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Riley Sr.

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Riley Sr. obituary, Bremen, OH

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Riley Sr.

Kenneth Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warren-Brown Funeral Home on Mar. 4, 2026.
Kenneth Wayne Riley Sr., age 58, of Bremen, Ohio, passed away March 2, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.

Kenny was born May 16, 1967, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Kenneth Riley and Margaret E "Peg" Swyers Riley. He graduated from Nelsonville-York High School; worked at Westerman's in Bremen; and loved woodworking, motorcycle races, and golfing.

Surviving are his wife of 5 years, Gina Burgess; sons, Kenny Riley Jr. of Bremen and Christopher Riley of Bremen; granddaughters, Sofia Riley and Jazmyn Riley; sister, Barb (Steve) Saving of Logan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Riley; and sister, Kathy Williams.

Calling hours will be observed 4-7 Friday March 6, 2026, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home in Nelsonville, Ohio.

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80 East Washington Street, Nelsonville, OH 45764

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