Kenneth R. Kackenmeister

Kenneth R. Kackenmeister, 74, of Macungie, passed away at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born March 23, 1951, in Williamsport, PA, and was the son of the late Carl F. Kackenmeister and Bernice A. (Harbach) Kackenmeister. Ken was a catcher in Little League Baseball and enjoyed fishing and card games. He worked several summers as a YMCA camp counselor where he taught canoeing and took campers on canoe trips to Canada. He graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1969 and attended Williamsport Area Community College. Following in his father's footsteps, he attended California State College and received his bachelor's degree in industrial arts/education. After graduating, Ken taught Industrial Arts in the East Penn School District at Eyer Middle School, formerly Eyer Junior High, from 1974 until his retirement in 2008. During summer breaks and retirement, he spent many happy days gathering with family and friends at the Creek House in Barbours, PA. He enjoyed meeting up with his teaching colleagues for lunch and spending time with his four grandchildren and family, whom he loved dearly. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and will forever be remembered by everyone whose lives he touched. Survivors: Sons, Craig M. Kackenmeister and his wife, Katie, and granddaughters, Laura and Caroline, of Macungie; Scott A. Kackenmeister and grandchildren, Emma and Liam, of Bethlehem; Brother, Carl F. Kackenmeister, Jr. and wife, Eileen, of Hampton, NH; Sister, Karen Kackenmeister and best friend, Becky Wiedemer, of Newark, DE; Niece, Elizabeth Kackenmeister of Hampton, NH; Nephew, Chris Kackenmeister and wife, Christin and children, Catherine and Cameron, of Greenland, NH; Aunt, Barbara Harbach of Williamsport, PA; and many cousins. Services: Memorial 2:30 PM Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102. Calling hours will be 1-2:30 PM Saturday in the funeral home. www.BKRFH.com Memorial contributions may be made in Ken's name to East Penn School District Education Foundation at https://www.epsdeducationfoundation.org/donate-1