[br][br]Kenneth Lester Grunert died peacefully in hospice surrounded by family on February 8th 2016, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.
Ken is survived by his children Leslie, Kenny, and Jeff, grandchildren; Summer, Jeremy and Kyler, great grandchildren; Anthony, Kaylyn, and Riley, sisters; Elaine and Janice. He is proceeded in death by his wife Darlene Grunert, grandson Jr Cain, and mother and father Alice and Albert Grunert.
Ken was born on December 11, 1935 in Newport, WA to Alice and Albert Grunert. He graduated from high school and joined the Airforce as a motor mechanic. After the Airforce he traveled with construction around the US building things such as dams and schools. He then finished his work career on the road in the trucking business for another 20 years. Retiring to his home in Otis Orchards with his wife Darlene.
To everyone who knew him would say he was tough and stubborn, but he worked hard to support his family. He loved to tell stories of the old days, and loved fishing and hunting.
The family will hold a family memorial dinner at a later date.