Kenneth O. Wallen

Oral Kenneth Wallen ("Kenneth"), age 94, of Arlington, NE passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Kenneth was born to Gene Loren Wallen and Mabel Edith (Bugg) Wallen on October 3, 1928, in Fairplay, MO.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary L. Wallen; twin sons, Kenneth G. Wallen of Arlington, NE and Loren K. Wallen Omaha, NE; brother, Kyle (Wilma) Wallen of Sedalia, MO; sister Betty Sue (Dennis) Midkiff of Kearney, MO; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosalie and Rowena; and brother, Loren who died as a toddler.

Kenneth was a hard worker until he was 90 years old when he decided it was time to slow down a little bit. Kenneth started working when he was 12 years old, running the road grader on gravel roads near his family's home. He mended and put up fences for area farmers, farmed, raised hogs, and drove cattle trucks and mail trucks. He worked as an auto mechanic and body man for many years in Omaha, NE and Valley, NE.

Kenneth gave his life to the Lord in 2004 and was baptized at the church of the Nazarene in Fremont, NE. Kenneth had several nicknames over the years; his brothers and sisters called him "Kenny," his nieces and nephews called him "the candy man" because he always had candy in his pocket for them. In later years, he was known as "Rambo" for his strength and perseverance.

Kenneth loved his family, old cars, building and racing go karts, children, all kinds of sweets, and his dogs. His family was always his top priority. Kenneth had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. He never knew a stranger and would give all he had to help anyone in need.

A visitation for Kenneth will be held Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. A funeral service will occur Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Kenneth will be laid to rest in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

To honor Ken, please wear a flannel shirt and jeans/sweatpants or a white long-sleeved shirt and denim overalls to Ken's funeral service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Wallen family.