Kenneth “Ken” Glenn Setzer, age 81, of Conover, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, at his residence. Born November 7, 1936, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Glenn Richard Setzer and Lola Hoke Hendrix.
Ken was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, NC, and was the owner and operator of Direction Furniture in Newton, NC. He was a longtime member of the Newton Elks Lodge and enjoyed playing golf and attending horse races. Ken also enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and traveling with his late wife, Pauline, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Hicks Setzer, and his step-father, George Price.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Karen S. Blevins and husband Bill of Lake Mary, FL and Lisa S. Brittain and husband Kirk of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Kenneth “Kacy” Blevins, Adrian Griffin and husband Ronald, Hannah Robinson, and Lexie Robinson; and great-grandchildren, Carter Griffin and Emma Griffin.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Concordia Lutheran Church with Vicar Alex Sloter officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. A private graveside service for the family will be held prior to the service at Eastview Cemetery in Newton, NC.
Condolences may be sent to the Setzer family at www.drumfh-conover.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Concordia Lutheran Church, 216 5th Ave. SE, Conover, NC, 28613 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123.
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