Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Walsh, Kenneth Richard January 9, 2016
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. Jan. 16, 2016

WALSH
Kenneth Richard Walsh, age 86, of Belding, formerly of Saranac, passed away 
Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2016 at Spectrum Health-United Memorial Hospital, 
with his dear wife, Raylene by his side. Ken was born on February 23, 1929, in 
Ionia, Michigan, the son of Howard and Wavelet (Holland) Walsh. 

He attended Ionia Schools, joined the Navy and received an honorable discharge 
in 1949. He continued his education with college course work and attended trade 
and technical schools in California to learn engineering. He worked in several 
engineering capacities during his life time becoming well-know for his expertise 
in process Engineering in production facilities. He worked for Texas Instruments 
in their jet engine design and Manufacturing facility. While working for Werner-
Lahara (in the snack food industry), prior to retirement, he worked on many 
special projects to manufacture and convey food and confections, such as 
Goldfish crackers. His work led to the development of several patents and took 
him to the Middle-East and all over the world to plan and design bakeries. 
Ken married Raylene Magee on November 26, 1980 and she survives. He also farmed, 
and raised and raced horses with his wife Raylene, celebrating with many 
champions in the winner's circle. He also enjoyed any and all outdoor 
activities. He had a woodworking shop for many years and worked on projects for 
around the house, and crafts which he and Raylene sold at craft shows. Ken 
enjoyed skeet shooting and belonged to a local gun club, enjoyed grilling out 
with family and friends, and deeply cherished spending time with the children 
and grandchildren and great grandchildren. And like any true Irishman, Ken loved 
a good joke and enjoyed a little drama in his life.

The memory of Ken will be cherished by his dear wife Raylene, of Belding, three 
children from his first marriage; Raylene's daughters, Renee (Pete Soyka) Magee 
of Belding and Rashelle Headley of Greenville, whom he treated like they were 
his own; grandchildren Jason (Mara) Walling, Devin Eldred, Jr.,Kara (Charles) 
Horvath, and Kendra Kay Ruperd; great grandchildren, Lilyanna, Madison, Khloe 
Kay, Harper Grace, Andrew, and Kayson Kenneth , with another granddaughter due 
on February 22nd. He was preceded in death by his parent and a child form his 
first marriage.

To honor Ken's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service at 
this time. The family is planning a private memorial service the summer at the 
river. For additional information please contact Verdun Family Funeral Home and 
cremation Services in Belding at (616)794-1300 or at www.verdunth.com

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