Ken was born on August 19, 1932, to Frederick and Susan Sauvola in Hancock, Michigan. Ken married Marianne McMahon at The Church of the Epiphany in Detroit in 1957. They went on to have six children who each carry his legacy of humor and warmth: Kenneth, Gregory, Richard, Robert, Colleen, and Brian.
Ken was predeceased by his father Frederick Sauvola and Susan Strack. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Marianne; six children Kenneth (Lynn), Gregory (Sherrie), Richard (Gail), Robert (Patsy), Colleen (Jay), Brian (Rose); and eighteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Ken served in the US Air Force from 1952 to 1956, as Military Police. He also served on the Milford Police force as a police reservist. Ken worked in quality control at Western Electric for over 30 years. He enjoyed working with his hands and caring for his family, building their family home in Milford. His work with a Military K9 by his side fostered a lifelong love of dogs. Sadie, the mini-Aussie, has stayed behind with Marianne, but Belle and Jenna are on a long walk with him now.
Services will be held at Aycock at Tradition Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 14th at 5:00 pm. Mass will be held at St. Bernadette’s on Thursday February 15th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Macular Degeneration Foundation or Edgarton Christian Academy, PO Box 646, Newfield, NJ 08344
