Kenneth James Harvey

A memorial service will be Friday, October 23rd at 12 pm, at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation is Friday from 10 am until the noon service at the funeral home. His resting place will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may go to the West End AA Club.

Ken, one of 13 children born to Willie and Mary Elizabeth (Holden) Harvey was born in Clinton, IA on February 10, 1948. He graduated from Clinton High School. Following high school, he enrolled in technical school and became a master mechanic and worked on all types of motor engines. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1967 until 1972 and was deployed twice to Vietnam. After this service, he joined the Army National Guard in Mt. Joy, IA and achieved the rank of SGT/E-5 where he was a jet engine mechanic and later became a crew chief for both the Huey and Chinook helicopters from 1982 until he retired from the military in 1998 with 21 years of service.

Ken was employed at several places in the QC area including Caterpillar where he worked on engines; Barwick Industries, and most recently, Valley Bolt Fastener Company where he worked as a warehouseman. He retired after many years of service.

In earlier years, he enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, dancing and bowling in area leagues. When he became physically unable to participate in bowling, he mastered Wii bowling. Family was most important to him, and he loved going to various family events.

Ken's passion in life was his involvement in the local AA program, where he helped countless people achieve and maintain their sobriety. He proudly celebrated 48 years of sobriety on September 20, 2026. Ken was compassionate and always willing to help anyone in need.

Those left to cherish his memory include; daughter Melissa (Ken) Rangen, Moline; son, Steven (Heather) Harvey, Davenport; granddaughter, Alison Harvey, Davenport; grandson, Adam Rangen, Moline; and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family members.