Kenneth was born in Red Wing, Minnesota to Vernice and Elvira Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, WI where he attended Ellsworth High School and played football. In 1951, Ken enlisted in the Air Force.
While stationed in London in 1951, he met and married the love of his life, Rita Mary Eccles. Rita was born in Lancaster, England. As a young girl she moved to London where she endured the bombing of WWII. When they met, Ken was a USAF Sgt. from Hager City, WI. They had four children and enjoyed a marriage of 57 years. In 1954, the family moved to Red Wing, MN until Ken resumed his career in the Air Force in 1955.
The military took their family around the world to Minneapolis, Nagoya, Japan, Okinawa, Chateauroux, France, Omaha, NE, High Wycombe, England, Fort Worth, TX, Goose Bay, Labrador and Kansas City, MO. They resided in Kansas City since 1971.
After retirement from the Air Force, Ken worked for the City of Kansas City, MO for ten years in their Codes Inspection Department. During his tenure he attained certification for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and elevator building codes as part of the National Certification program for construction code inspectors. Ken spent his life always trying to better himself to serve others. Later, he assumed the role of Code Administrator for the City of Leawood.
Ken was an avid bowler and he enjoyed supporting the activities of his children and grandchildren attending their many sports events, concerts, scout activities and other school events. Ken was an active member at Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton, MO.
Sadly, on March 2, 2009, Rita passed. Ken is survived by daughters Linda Latimer, Karen Anderson, and Debra Kirk; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Rita, a son Larry, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A visitation for Ken will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. A funeral service will follow from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and then a graveside service with full military honors will occur from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Mount Moriah Cemetery South located right next to the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtmoriah.net for the Anderson family.
