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Kenneth Saunders Obituary
02/09/1945 - 09/05/2022
Kenneth B. Saunders, Jr., age 77, of Whitehouse, Ohio, died on Monday, September 5, 2022. Ken was born on February 9, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to Finis Ruth Gibson Saunders and Kenneth B. Saunders, Sr.
Ken is survived by his wife, Diane Paquette Saunders; his children, Jenni (Phil) Johnson, Sara (Rob) Streight, Emily (Tim) Snyder, and John (Leann) Saunders; his stepchildren, Chris (Angie) Barricklow, Jamie (Amy) Barricklow, Jennifer (Steve) Soika, and Jonathon (Katie) Barricklow; his sister, Karen (Dan) Weber; and brothers, Roger (Becky) Saunders and Jan (Alison) Saunders; his eighteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brother, Randy Saunders; and his niece, Amy Weber.
Ken was a 1963 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, where he was captain of the football team. Following high school, Ken was employed by Owens Illinois Corporation, first as a tow motor mechanic and later working his way up to project management. After leaving OI, he was employed by the Mercy Health System until his retirement in various roles, including Manager of BioMed, Maintenance, and Projects.
Along with his son, John, and brother, Randy, Ken was a principal in Saunders Standardbred Stock Farms, a family business dedicated to breeding and racing Standardbred horses in Ohio.
Ken was dedicated to his family and could be relied upon to identify any member of the extended family (past and present), how they were related to every other family member, and tell a specific and usually hilarious story about them.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held on September 21, 2022, at the Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark, 4830 Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio, 43615. Visitation with family and friends will be from ten a.m. to noon and three p.m. to six p.m. with a service at twelve noon. Lunch will be served after the service, and all are invited to join the family for food, memories, and conversation. For virtual options, please contact Jenni Johnson at [email protected] or 317-513-6823.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Harness Horse Youth Foundation in memory of Kenneth B. Saunders, Jr. Donations may be made by check (payable to HHYF) and mailed to 2711 Friar Tuck Road, Anderson, IN 46013, or online using this link: https://hhyf.org/donations/ .
Arrangement entrusted to the Peinert Dunn Funeral Home in Whitehouse, Ohio.
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Doug James
September 28, 2022
Diane, I'm sorry to hear about Ken. He was a good man. I enjoyed working with Ken and you at St. Charles. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Doug James
Kathie Connolly Stouy
September 15, 2022
To the beautiful Saunders´ family~
I am very saddened by your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. Losing such a force of strength, as Ken, is such a big load to carry. But, what a wonderful man he was to all. I hope you can remember ~Sorrow is not forever, love is.~
Kathie Connolly Stout
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Lora
September 12, 2022
May God´s loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Matthew 5:4
DT
September 12, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 6,17.
Judy Gibson Carter
September 12, 2022
Ken was a great man and I have known him and his family for many years. Sending prayers to all of his family/
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