Kenneth Lee Dunk

Ken was born on August 1, 1946 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the son of Clair and Beatrice Dunk.

Ken graduated from Palmyra High School in 1964 before enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he served until his honorable discharge in 1990. Following his military service, he began a career with the Florida Department of Corrections. Ken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and went on to complete a Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida.

Ken married Kathleen [Getz] Dunk on September 11, 1971 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and they shared a long and happy marriage of 54 years.

Ken found joy in the simple things—tossing a perfect cornhole shot, savoring a cold beer, cheering on the Yankees, and soaking up the easygoing spirit of Key West. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, laid-back days, and a reminder to enjoy life just as it comes.

Remaining to cherish Ken’s memory are spouse, Kathy Dunk; children, Shelly Smith and her husband Thomas, Rebecca Zavaleta and her husband Isidro, Robert Dunk and his wife Kathryn; grandchildren, William Harvey, Lukas Zavaleta, Madalyn Zavaleta, Emily Dunk, Elizabeth Dunk; great-grandchildren, Charles Jones, Caleb Harvey, Calen Harvey; sister, Cindy Lindsay and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ken in death are parents, Clair and Beatrice Dunk; sisters, Arlene Klahr and Brenda Blauch; and brother, Stanford Dunk

Donations in Ken’s memory can be directed to Dementia Research.