Kenneth Allen McPeakKenneth Allen McPeak, a resident of Silver Lake and previously of Florida, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at 11:16 p.m. in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. He was 74 years old.
One of 15 children, Ken, as many knew him, was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., on July 10, 1947. He was the son of Paul McPeak and Evelyn Lightfoot McPeak. He spent his formative years in Southwestern Pennsylvania and his professional years as a carrier for the United States Postal Service.
He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, having been stationed in Germany. He was also a dedicated coach and was very active in Kosciusko County’s Special Olympics; he loved supporting his son and other athletes. He was kind, fun-loving and helpful. He loved the Lord and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
United in marriage on June 10, 1980, to his wife, Karen, who survives, other survivors include three children: sons, Kevin McPeak, of Silver Lake; and Karl McPeak, of Tampa, Fla.; and daughter, Michelle Ahler, of Honeybrook, Pa.; 11 siblings and five grandchildren: Logan, Mark, Isabell, Mariah and Matthew.
He was preceded in passing by his parents and four siblings.
Friends may join the family for a visitation at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 with Kenneth's Life Celebration® beginning at 2 p.m.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to Kosciusko County Special Olympics, 6965 E. South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, IN 46562.
Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
