1952
Kenneth
2016
Kenneth Biddle
December 22, 1952 — April 28, 2016
Kenneth Dee Biddle passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 after a long period of declining health.
Ken was born December 22, 1952 in Wooster, Ohio to Herbert Dale and Helen Lavonne "Bonnie" {Hoff} Biddle, the third of four children.
Ken graduated from Northwestern High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center in 1971, where he played basketball and baseball. His Senior year, the baseball team went to the State semi-final game, with Ken at second base.
He worked for The Wil-Burt Company, George Lamb Chevrolet, Stahl, Rayco, MagniPower, Swift Auto Parts, and most recently for Pride of the Hills Manufacturing.
He married Lisa Ann Clark (daughter of Howard A. and Ellen A. {Kilmer} Clark) on May 12, 1989 in Orrville at the Christ United Church of Christ.
To this union were born two children Kenneth Dale and Kaylene Dee.
Ken enjoyed working with his hands, woodworking and on cars, especially his drag cars. He raced at Dragway 42 where he won the track championship in 1976.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife Lisa are children Kenneth Dale (Fiancé Jill Amos) and Kaylene D. Biddle both of Wooster; brothers Larry E. (Sarah) Biddle of Burbank, Gary D. (Tarryl) Biddle of Arizona; sister Karen (Louie) Amicangelo of St. Augustine, FL, half brothers Thomas and Jerry Hamic both of Lakeland, FL; mother-in-law Ellen Clark of Orrville; sisters-in-law Amy (David) Walter of Massillon, Catherine (Blair) Shallenberger of Wooster, and Jennifer (William) Georges of Torrance, CA; brother-in-law Brian (Tammie) Clark of Orrville; and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, half brother Ron Hamic; half sister Jean Hamic; and father-in-law.
Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster and Monday from 6 to 7 pm at the Christ United Church of Christ in Orrville. Services will be Monday at 7:00 pm at the church with Rev. Randall Gehres officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to JDRF, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd N #445, Independence, OH 44131 or Lifebanc, 4775 Richmond Rd. Cleveland, OH 44128.
Ken was born December 22, 1952 in Wooster, Ohio to Herbert Dale and Helen Lavonne "Bonnie" {Hoff} Biddle, the third of four children.
Ken graduated from Northwestern High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center in 1971, where he played basketball and baseball. His Senior year, the baseball team went to the State semi-final game, with Ken at second base.
He worked for The Wil-Burt Company, George Lamb Chevrolet, Stahl, Rayco, MagniPower, Swift Auto Parts, and most recently for Pride of the Hills Manufacturing.
He married Lisa Ann Clark (daughter of Howard A. and Ellen A. {Kilmer} Clark) on May 12, 1989 in Orrville at the Christ United Church of Christ.
To this union were born two children Kenneth Dale and Kaylene Dee.
Ken enjoyed working with his hands, woodworking and on cars, especially his drag cars. He raced at Dragway 42 where he won the track championship in 1976.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife Lisa are children Kenneth Dale (Fiancé Jill Amos) and Kaylene D. Biddle both of Wooster; brothers Larry E. (Sarah) Biddle of Burbank, Gary D. (Tarryl) Biddle of Arizona; sister Karen (Louie) Amicangelo of St. Augustine, FL, half brothers Thomas and Jerry Hamic both of Lakeland, FL; mother-in-law Ellen Clark of Orrville; sisters-in-law Amy (David) Walter of Massillon, Catherine (Blair) Shallenberger of Wooster, and Jennifer (William) Georges of Torrance, CA; brother-in-law Brian (Tammie) Clark of Orrville; and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, half brother Ron Hamic; half sister Jean Hamic; and father-in-law.
Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster and Monday from 6 to 7 pm at the Christ United Church of Christ in Orrville. Services will be Monday at 7:00 pm at the church with Rev. Randall Gehres officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to JDRF, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd N #445, Independence, OH 44131 or Lifebanc, 4775 Richmond Rd. Cleveland, OH 44128.
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