A funeral will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 for 85-year-old Kenneth “Ken” Rowold of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his residence.
He was born May 20, 1938 in Chester, Ill. a son of Otto and Mabel (nee Bodeker) Rowold who, both, preceded him in death.
Kenneth married Virginia Welge on June 5, 1965 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; she survives in Chester.
Kenneth was a United States Air Force veteran.
After being discharged from the Air Force, Kenneth had worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad in the main office computer department. He then became the administrator for Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home and served there for over 51 years.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois where he was on the altar guild and was a former usher and school board member. Kenneth was also a member of the Friends of the Library and had formerly served on the Popeye Picnic committee and was a former member of the Lion’s Club. Kenneth enjoyed watching sports. He was an avid Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.
He is also survived by two children: Kelly Marie (Keith) Hartmann of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and John David (Robin) Rowold of Chester, Ill.; a brother: Donald (Marcella) Rowold of Granite City, Ill.; four grandchildren: Abby Marie (Gregg) Hawks, Andrew William (Caitlyn) Hartmann, Autumn Leigh Rowold and Molly Mackenzie Rowold; two step grandchildren: Johnathon Nathaniel Burford and Ashley Lynn (Danny) Jagla; five step great grandchildren: Madeline, Zoe, Alice, Penelope and Maisie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by: a sister: Eileen Walters.
A funeral for 85-year-old Kenneth “Ken” Rowold of Chester will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois. The Rev. Timothy Sims will officiate.
Interment will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Shriners Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.