He was born July 14, 1955 in Murphysboro to William and Helen (Hatley) Robertson.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Tonya Robertson and Jackie Robertson, both of Pekin; one granddaughter, Caitlynn Crotz of Pekin; one grandson, Trey DeWitt of Pekin; 2 brothers, Frank and Lester Robertson; and 6 sisters, Shirley, Blanche, Sue, Linda, Mary, and Donna.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carol; and 2 brothers, Billy and Duke.
Ken last worked for T&J Excavating from 2002 to 2007.
Ken was a member of Concrete and Cement Masons Union Local 18 in Peoria for 7 years.
He enjoyed playing pool, fishing and boating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association for Lou Gherig's Disease Research, 4516 N. Sterling Ave. Ste 300, Peoria, IL 61615.
