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Kenneth Ummel Obituary
PEORIA - Kenneth D. Ummel, 76, of Peoria, formerly of Groveland, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home.
He was born on August 29, 1942, in Peoria to Mervin and Florence (Birkey) Ummel. He married Judith Bogner on October 6, 1991, in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, Judith Ummel of Peoria; his children, Todd (Shannon) Ummel of Minier, Ill., Kirk (Kris) Ummel of Minier, Ill., Troy (Monet) Ummel of Peoria Heights, Kyle (Danielle) Ummel of Groveland and Amanda (Michael) Myers of Raymore, Mo.; his step-children, Mark (Barbara) Sendelbach of LaFayette, N.J., Jill (J.C.) Harrell of North Charleston, S.C., Amanda (Josh) Keller of East Peoria and Chip Pauli of Peoria; 25 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jim Ummel of New Port Richey, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He worked in the maintenance department for the Morton Unit School District 709 for 27 years, retiring in 2004.
Ken served his Lord and Savior for over 70 years. He was a member of Groveland Mennonite Church and The Redeemer's Special Church in Peoria, where he was an assistant pastor and Sunday school teacher. Ken was co-founder of the Hidden Manna Food Pantry in Peoria. He was also a member of the Tazewell County Farm Bureau. Ken coached American Legion and youth baseball and basketball for many years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Laramie Street Baptist Church in Peoria, with Pastor Bruce Rocke officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, and at the church, from 9 9:45 a.m., prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be in Groveland Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Hidden Manna Food Pantry, 644 Park Ave., Peoria, IL 61603; or Midwest Food Bank, 9005 Industrial Road, Peoria, IL 61615.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.
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Cindy & Joel Peterson
June 25, 2019
Our prayers and hearts go to you Judy and to all of Ken's family. It's been a true blessing knowing Ken through Hidden Manna. He touched so many lives.
June 20, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a wonderful man and a good neighbor. Our sympathy to each of you.
Ken and Connie VanNattan
Monett, Missouri
DOUGLAS SINDLE
June 19, 2019
MY CONDOLENCES TO KEN'S FAMILY. I WAS TRULY SADDENED TO READ OF HIS PASSING. I WAS BLESSED TO GROW UP IN GROVELAND AND HAVE SOMEONE LIKE KEN AS A MENTOR IN LEARNING TO PLAY ANY KIND OF BALL. KEN ALWAYS WATCHED OUT FOR US YOUNGER BOYS, THAT WAS JUST HIS NATURE AND WAS A PRECURSER TO THE MAN HE WOULD BECOME. LOVE AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. FOCUS ON THE GOOD KEN ACHIEVED AND KNOW THE 'LORD' IS PLEASED AS HE HAS WELCOMED KEN HOME.
Kathy Zabek
June 19, 2019
I didn't know your dad Troy, but I know how it is to lose a parent. My heart goes out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your dad.. my love to you and yours..
Tionna, Kam and Chip Pauli
June 18, 2019
Ken will be missed dearly. He was such a delight to be around and treated everyone with kindness. We enjoyed the memories of Grandpa Ken attending our baseball games. The next game we play is in honor of you Grandpa. May you rest in peace. We love you Ken♡
Doug Sluser
June 18, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Ken's passing. Many great memories of him and his hard work with the Morton Little League fields and his countless hours coaching baseball. Ken left a great legacy.
Mike and Robin McConnell
June 17, 2019
So sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing.
He was a very kind man who would do anything for anybody.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Troy and Family
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