Kenneth W Sticka

He is preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Matilda A. (Kern) Sticka, beloved wife, Norma Jean (Isaacs) Sticka, that he married on March 26, 1954 and was happily married to for 65 years; sister, Pat (Bill) Kaphaem; and nephews, Larry Isaacs and Steve Juda.

Kenneth is survived by daughter, Lezlie (Tom) Robinson of Indian Shores, Florida; nieces, Janet Olson, Cynthia Brooks and Tracey Juda.

Kenneth served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a SCARWAF Engineer and later was a Lineman for over 30 years for Illinois Power and Ameren. He enjoyed vintage military aircraft, fishing, hunting, golfing, puzzles and spending tine with friends and family. Particularly his lifelong friend Alan Pees and his family.

He was also an active member of the Imjin Chapter of Korean War Veterans Association Southern Illinois and lifetime member on IBEW Local 309.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, October 8th and 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Valhalla Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Valhalla Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials thru Valhalla to: Anna Veterans Home Meals Out Program or Hope Chapel, Belleville, Illinois.