Kenneth Robert “Kenny” McEliece
Kenneth Robert “Kenny” McEliece age 66 of Marion died Monday afternoon November 2, 2009 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born March 12, 1943 in Slippery Rock, Pa. to the late Raymond Thomas and Mildred (Short) McEliece, he was also predeceased by sister: Rose Devore and Brother: Bill McEliece and sister in law Heather McEliece
Kenny was a 1961 graduate of the Prospect High School, retired from the Shelly & Sands Paving Co. and Erie Lackawanna Railroad.
He was a member of the S.A.L. American Legion Post 368 Prospect and the American Legion Motorcycle Riders Assn.
A simple hardworking man, Kenny loved hunting and fishing, spending his summer months at his home at Hidden Lakes in Mt. Gilead. He also enjoyed participating in Turkey shoots. One of the greatest joys for him was just “spending time” with his close friends and family.
Surviving are his wife Marcia (Cerny) of Marion, they were married November 22, 1991, children: Vicky (Rodney) Wood of Prospect, Kenny (Paula) McEliece of Galion, Roger (Marty) Jerew of Marion, Timothy (Suzanne) Jerew of Dewitt, Iowa and Tina (Mike) Dunn of Morral
13 Grandchildren and 1 great grandson
Brother and sister: Raymond McEliece of Renton, Washington and Delores (Gerald) Jerew of Green Camp
A Celebration of Kenny’s Life will be held Thursday November 5, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Celebration Christian Church 2434 Smeltzer Rd. Marion, Ohio 43302; the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Celebration Christian Church (www.celebration247.com) and or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
Condolences and Remembrances may be made at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home