Kenneth Eugene Bontrager beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, April 30th, 2021, in Charlotte, NC.

Kenneth was born in Wetmore, KS on May 12th, 1932. Kenneth was a graduate of Washburn University and Emporia State University. Upon graduation from Washburn University, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and served for four years until being honorably discharged as a Captain. Kenneth worked as an educator in Kansas and later for Bunn-O-Matic and Kraft Foods until his retirement.

He is survived by his 4 children Mark (Cathy) Arlington, VA, Kim (Mike O'Neill) Charlotte, NC, Cathey (Harwell Palmer) Pinehurst, NC, and Kristy (Steve Moore) Leawood, KS, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Jo Fernkopf (Alan) of Circleville, KS.
He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife Janice, his parents Kenneth and Maureen Bontrager, and his brother Max Bontrager.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Hoyt Cemetery in Hoyt, KS.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Metrolina Association for the Blind and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440.