N. Kenneth Pearson

N. Kenneth Pearson, 97, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 12, 2015 at Journey Care Hospice in Woodstock. Born May 2, 1918 in Algonquin; he was the son of Nels P. and Anna F. (Fyr) Pearson. He married Ethel Pearson on July 26, 1997 in Crystal Lake.

A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Ken served his country from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Co-owner and operator of Wauconda Tool and Engineering from 1950 until his retirement in 1986, Ken earned a reputation for masterful restorations of vintage automobiles. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Vikings, Antique Automobile Club of America, Vintage Motor Car Club of America, Lincoln Owners Club and Enterprise Club. He was also affiliated with Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake.

Ken restored 5 antique cars in which he toured more than 100, 000 miles over the years and received countless awards at local and national meets.

He was predeceased by his first wife of 55 years, Louise Mary Houston Lenox whom he married on June 28, 1941.

Ken is lovingly survived by his wife, Ethel Pearson; daughter, Lorine (Ron) Walters; step-children/nieces and nephews, Christine (Jim) Arnold, Beverly (Doug) Shinneman, Kurt (Jodi) Pearson, Guy (Mary) Pearson and Don Pearson; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

He was also predeceased by his parents; daughter, Karla Jean Pearson; sister, Agnes Cecilia Tipps Burbank and his brother, Edwin Ralph Pearson.

Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16th, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake with funeral service 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place 10 a.m. Monday, August 17th at Crystal Lake Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Journey Care Hospice, 405 N. Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Online condolences may be submitted at querhammerandflagg.com