DEDDENS, KENNETH J., 86, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
Kenneth retired from General Electric after 32 years as a cost accountant. He was a member of Church of Epiphany and the SAGES group. Ken was a former member of the Holy Name Choral Club as well as St. Xavier Alumni.
He was preceded in death by his "Angel," his wife of 58 years, Alice Richardson Deddens; son, Richard J. "Dickie" Deddens; and brothers, Paul, Jack, Eugene, William and Fr. Norbert Deddens.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Mary Kenna "Kenni" Deddens (Mona McCubbin); sons, Randy Deddens (Bev Bohr) and Robert N. Deddens; grandchildren, Tate Deddens, Kristin Sommer (Greg Tullock) and Chip Sommer (Tara Creehan); and two great-grandchildren.
Ken was a man of quiet strength who was devoted to his family and his "Angel." He was a beloved Dad, Pop and Poppaw. His goodness was evident to all who met him. Ken was known for his resourcefulness and ability to fix most anything, even a broken leg on a pet duck. He has been described as someone who knew a lot about a lot. In his later years he enjoyed watching University of Louisville sports.
A funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Church of Epiphany, 914 Old Harrods Creek Road, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air or St. Xavier High School Scholarship Fund.

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