Ken's greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband and was married to his first wife Linda Ruesch for more than 25 years and his second wife Deborah Skadal for more than 32 years. He was a supportive and encouraging father and stepfather to nine children. He cherished his role as grandpa to his 17 amazing grandchildren.
Ken was an active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a mission in the West Central States Mission and throughout his life had many callings and provided countless hours of service, including spending more than 20 years as an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple.
Ken loved basketball, gardening, theater, and travel. He worked hard, played hard, and lived life to the fullest. Ken was loved by all that ever met him, and he touched many lives through his church callings, coaching students, sharing the bounty of his garden at his annual Garden Party, and connecting with neighbors as he dutifully walked his dogs every day.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Linda, and grandson Alan Joseph (A.J.) He is survived by his second wife Deborah and 9 children: Russell (Joie) Black, Andy (Terrile) Black, Dean (Shauna) Black, Katee Black, Monte (April) Black, Chelsey Butchereit, Cailey (Kyle) Strain, Colby Butchereit, and Casey Butchereit. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Alyssa (Brigham), Derek, Kenneth (Mary), Tanner, Terran, Trina, Bryce, Brenna, Trevor (Cozette), Rachel, Abigail, Ashton, Amelia, Frazier, Martin, Ivie, Carter, and Leo. He is also survived by five siblings; Roger (Kathleen) Black; Dave (Eunice) Black; Sharlet (Robert) Malinsky; Joseph (Kathy Jo) Black; and Shirley Oberg.
A graveside service will be held at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery in 3115 East 7800 South on June 26, 2023 11 AM. Following the graveside there will be a celebration of life at Kenneth's home from 4:00pm until dark. The family would like to extend love and appreciation to Applegate Hospice for their care and service.
Ken's greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband and was married to his first wife Linda Ruesch for more than 25 years and his second wife Deborah Skadal for more than 32 years. He was a supportive and encouraging father and stepfather to nine children. He cherished his role as grandpa to his 17 amazing grandchildren.
Ken was an active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a mission in the West Central States Mission and throughout his life had many callings and provided countless hours of service, including spending more than 20 years as an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple.
Ken loved basketball, gardening, theater, and travel. He worked hard, played hard, and lived life to the fullest. Ken was loved by all that ever met him, and he touched many lives through his church callings, coaching students, sharing the bounty of his garden at his annual Garden Party, and connecting with neighbors as he dutifully walked his dogs every day.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Linda, and grandson Alan Joseph (A.J.) He is survived by his second wife Deborah and 9 children: Russell (Joie) Black, Andy (Terrile) Black, Dean (Shauna) Black, Katee Black, Monte (April) Black, Chelsey Butchereit, Cailey (Kyle) Strain, Colby Butchereit, and Casey Butchereit. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Alyssa (Brigham), Derek, Kenneth (Mary), Tanner, Terran, Trina, Bryce, Brenna, Trevor (Cozette), Rachel, Abigail, Ashton, Amelia, Frazier, Martin, Ivie, Carter, and Leo. He is also survived by five siblings; Roger (Kathleen) Black; Dave (Eunice) Black; Sharlet (Robert) Malinsky; Joseph (Kathy Jo) Black; and Shirley Oberg.
A graveside service will be held at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery in 3115 East 7800 South on June 26, 2023 11 AM. Following the graveside there will be a celebration of life at Kenneth's home from 4:00pm until dark. The family would like to extend love and appreciation to Applegate Hospice for their care and service.
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