Ken Gay

Kenneth “Ken” Gay, 65, of rural Albion, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Ken was born on January 24, 1959, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Lee and Ann (Nicholson) Gay. On February 6, 1987, Ken married Diane Harker, in Fort Wayne. Ken retired from General Motors, where he was part of the UAW.

Ken was known as the “groundskeeper” at the Bear Lake Church Camp, where he helped anywhere he could. Ken was also known for his humor and creativity. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, NASCAR, and watching the Green Bay Packers.

Surviving Ken are his daughters Kristin (Jeff) Rush, of Albion, and Britnie (Max Berkes Jr.) Gay, of Albion; father Lee Gay; step-son Colin Harker, of Syracuse; step daughter-in-law Kim Waggoner, of Etna Green; brothers Keith (Julie) Gay, of Woodburn, and Bill (Michelle) Gay, of Missouri; grandchildren Holly (David) Katzka, of Milwaukee, Mikayla, Nick, Taylor, Jordan, Tyler, Dakota, Conner, Camden, Charlotte, Kyra, Olivia, and Evelyn; and 3 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Diane, and his mother Ann.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00pm, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Bear Lake Church Camp Chapel. Pastor Monty Harlan will officiate. Dinner will follow the Celebration of Life, at Bear Lake Camp.

Memorials may be made in memory of Ken to the Bear Lake Church Camp.

To sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence, visit www.harperfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by Harper Funeral Homes, Albion Chapel,771 Trail Ridge Road, Albion.

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