McConnell, Ken Monday, August 17, 2020. Loving husband of Kaye McConnell for 45 years; beloved Dad of Frank and Kenny McConnell; dearest Pawpaw of Kit, Xaver, Tess, Madysen and Max; dear brother of Dan (Vicki) Reynolds, Rick (Charlene) Brandenburg, Dorothy (John) DiGregorio and Ricky (Becky) McConnell; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Ken was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a police officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 27 years, before retiring and moving on to the casino environment as a security manager for 17 years. Ken was a member of Festus Elks Lodge #1721. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, Pawpaw, brother, and friend to so many. His loving smile will not be forgotten.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Sunday, August 23, 4-8 p.m., then taken to Canaan Baptist Church, 5409 Baumgartner Rd. (63129) on Monday, August 24, for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
We loved you cousin! Keeping you close in our hearts!
So saddened by Ken’s passing. Praying for you Kaye as well as your family.
Ken you have always been there for us. Happy you are out of your pain and discomfort. But you will be greatly missed. The world is a sadder place now. Kiss mom and tell her I love her and hope one day to be by her side.
Worked with Ken at Harrah’s. Really nice person and he qill be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathies. Wishing you and the family peace and strength during this time. Ken will be missed by a lot of family and friends. Kaye, let me know if I can help with anything.
Love
Bob & Debbie Zak
Fantastic guy…. I’m sure he left a lot of broken hearts behind, such a pleasure to know him. Godspeed Ken, many prayers for your family.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Praying for peace in their hearts during this difficult time. Kenny was an amazing guy.
I so enjoyed the time spent with Ken, especially during the family Hawaii trip. He was a great guy and will be missed. So glad to have know him, Kaye.
I’ll always remember the fun times we enjoyed with friends during our youthful years and moments shared in our later years. Thanks for the memories. Enjoy your peace.
So sad to hear this news. Sending our love and hugs. Wishing Kaye and her family Peace.
Sending our greetings.
Lots of prayers and love from the Scheets Family. So very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you in your time of grieving.
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with Ken’s family and friends. Ken was a great football teammate. I can still see him plowing through that line picking up that tough yardage.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My condolences to his family. Ken was a great friend in HS.
I am so sorry to read this. Ken and I were classmates in high school. My heart goes out to the family.
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with Ken’s family and friends. Ken was a neighbor growing up and during high school. Was his teammate on the football team. Great friend!
Kaye, as your sister/girlfriend, words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about Ken’s passing. He was a loving husband, father and friend. We are praying for you and the family every day and want you to know you are not alone during this time.
RIP Ken, so glad I knew you and was your friend. God bless you and your family and hope we will see each other again.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Another high school classmate sending prayers up for Ken and his family.
Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Our son, Jimmy worked along side Ken at the Casino and he always had lots of fun with Ken. He was like a father figure to Jimmy and we thank Ken for being such a good friend to Jimmy. He will be greatly missed. God bless Ken, family and friends. Fly high Ken and give Jimmy a sign, once in a while, to let him know you’re you’re still with him.
Kaye, I’m so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the McConnell family for this loss. I was a schoolmate of Kenny’s, and was at his home frequently as kids and Ken was always amazingly friendly welcoming, in his own way, of course, ha. I also always got the impression that he absolutely loved his sons immensely, no matter the conditions! I hope Kenny and Frank, and Kaye, as well, are all doing ok after this loss. My best goes to the whole family.
I had no idea that he had passed, I worked with him at Harrahs, he has the best smile always. I remember when he was attacked with his own tie then he was able to get rid of the dress code. He was loved by many and me also. I’m deeply saddened he is gone. I remember when he told me he had his first grandchild and put her picture on his desk. He was so proud. I will cherish my memories with Ken, always loved him.