Kenneth served his country in the US Air Force. He was a former President of the NCO Club. After his retirement he worked at the Portland Zoo where he took care of the zoo trains, driving and repairing them.
Kenneth enjoyed motorhome traveling. He was a member of the Sams Motorhome Club and the Forty-Niner Club.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter Rose Virell, Gresham, OR., and his two granddaughters, Lori and Julie.
Graveside service will be on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.