Kenneth Arthur Kanzler

Kenneth Arthur Kanzler, 83, died on June 27. He was born July 3, 1933, in Lind to Arthur and Emma Kanzler.

He graduated Lind High School in 1953 then joined the Army. In 1957, Ken married Bernice Dellinger and went to work for the Heron Brothers in Connell until 1967 when he went to work for the Lind Grange Supply.

He worked for the Lind School District and retired after about 10 years of service.

Survivors include his wife Bernice Kanzler of Moses Lake, his brothers: Gerald Kanzler of Kennewick and Gilbert Kanzler of Ritzville, and sons: Lee Kanzler of Lind and David Kanzler of Sprague, and one daughter Colleen Jorgensen of Coto de Caza, California: numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister Derla Eskelson.

Ken had a passion for his church, woodworking and gardening. He was a lifelong dedicated member of Calvary Assembly of God in Lind.

Ken had a knack for fixing things, building things, painting things and always finding a new project to keep him tinkering on something. You could find some of the things he made at local merchants.

His community involvement will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Lind Calvary Assembly of God. Burial will be at Lind Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Danekas Funeral Home – Ritzville.