Kenneth L. Schneweis' Obituary
Kenneth L. Schneweis, 82, passed away on May 21, 2023 at home in South Jordan, Utah.
He was born May 3, 1941 at Dodge City, Kansas, to Katherine Boor and Albert Schneweis
Married to Irene Montoya on October 18, 1986 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in West Valley City, Utah.
Ken graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Dodge City, Kansas.
He quickly earned the admiration and respect of his future in-laws, and they readily agreed to allow him to take Irene’s hand in marriage.
He worked for three different airlines: Braniff, Western, and Delta where he retired in June 2000.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception in Copperton, Utah and then became a member of
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.
From childhood Ken loved tractors. His hobbies were restoring tractors and buying Corvettes. He enjoyed the farm life and returned to help his brother and nephews do the fall harvest for many years after he retired. Ken was a hard worker and he took pride in keeping his home and yard looking immaculate. He was friendly to all and always willing to lend a helping hand to others. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Irene; son Michael (Jan), daughter Margaret (Mel) and grandson Ian; brothers: Bob, Dave and Mike; sisters: Kathleen, Donna and Karla. Also survived by stepchildren Chuck Torres (Pauline), Phyllis Hilleman (Kurt), Kenny Torres (Susan), 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; siblings: Gerald, Vernon, Elaine, Carol Ann, Joann; and in-laws Erma, Mary Lee, Leroy, David, and Frank.
Services will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 at St John the Baptist at 300 E 11800 S Draper, Utah.
Rosary from 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Visitation from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Funeral mass from 1:00 PM
We would like to thank Dr Afaf Osman and staff along with Huntsman At Home Hospice Care, specifically Trisha and Lola.
The family would also like to express extreme gratitude to Ralph and Mary Jo Dabling for being indispensable during Ken’s last days.
Interment will be at Greencrest Memorial Gardens Dodge City, Kansas under the care of the Ziegler Funeral Chapel
The family is requesting no flowers or gifts, only your presence at the funeral.
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