Kenneth Donald Kain

Kenneth “Ken” Donald Kain, 67, of DeWitt, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2018. He was born on September 18, 1950 to Stanley and Hattie (Smith) Kain in Lansing, MI. He graduated from East Lansing High School in 1968 where he played baseball and football. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA.

His first marriage was to Beverly (Beebe) Jeffrey on September 10, 1970 which produced five daughters. Helen Kain Erb, Michelle (Jason) Campbell, Bobbi (Dustin) Kain, Keri (Daniel) Rust, and Shari Spencer. His second marriage was to Doris “Dee” (Hazelton) Kain on November 13, 1998, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2017. He has three step children, Michelle (Kevin) Volker, Phillip (Jennifer) Fenby, and Troy (Nikki) Fenby. He has 19 grandchildren, Brooke (Kevin), Brandon, Chase, Erika, Kayleigh, Kristiana, MacKenzie, Abby, Michael, Elizabeth, Allison, Harrison, Arthur, Brandon V., Morgan, Tristan, Karly, Keegan, Aidan, one great grandson Cyrus, and four fur babies (Momma Kitty, Smokey, Timmy, and Sampson).

He was also preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Helen.

Ken retired from the City of East Lansing Public Works Department after 25 years of service. He was an active member of the DeWitt community and received an Outstanding Citizen of DeWitt Charter Township award in 2016 for his community efforts. He was also a proud member of the Alcoholics Anonymous, achieving 32 years of sobriety. During those years, he touched countless lives through sponsorship and mentoring. Ken was a joy to anyone that was blessed to be a part of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed joking and making his friends laugh. More than anything, his girls will miss his unwavering love and support.

Funeral services for Kenneth will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes 1730 East Grand River Ave. East Lansing, Michigan. Family will receive friends before the service from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Gunnisonville Cemetery, DeWitt Twp., Michigan.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.