Kenneth W. Pick, 95, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, February 9, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Swansea, IL.
Kenneth worked as a switch board repair man for AT & T. He was a member of Signal Hill Lutheran Church in Belleville IL and a US Veteran with the Navy.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife, Dorine, nee Heitman, Pick
- Parents, Ervin and Violet, nee Beaujean, Pick
- Sister, Jacquelyn Stark
Surviving are his:
- Daughters:
- Pamela Ballard of Swansea, IL
- Janis (Greg) Patton of The Villages, FL
- Grandchildren:
- Sarah (Larry) Brown
- Marc (Melissa) Patton
- Joe (Nikki) Ballard
- Tony (Lauren) Ballard
- Great Grandchildren:
- Alexander Brown
- Mason Ballard
- Kendall Ballard
- Tessa Ballard
- Many dear nieces and nephews
A special thank you to the staff at Mercy Rehab in Swansea, IL for taking such great care of Ken
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Signal Hill Lutheran Church.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00- 10:30 am, Monday, March 8, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, March 8, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Wiesner officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
6 Comments To "Kenneth W. Pick"
#1 Comment By IVAN KOHLMEIER On March 6, 2021 @ 8:04 pm
WHAT A GREAT GUY, IVAN WAS ALWAYS LIKE THE SON HE NEVER HAD AND IVAN SAYS KENNY WAS LIKE HIS BEST BUD. THEY HAD FUN GOING TO ALL THE BASKETBALL GAMES TOGETHER. HE WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. SO GLAD WE TOOK THAT CHOCOLATE CANDY OVER FOR HIS BIRTHDAY, HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED, LOVE IVAN AND JUDY KOHLMEIER
#2 Comment By Jim Rachell On March 7, 2021 @ 4:05 pm
One of the best I ever worked with. a good friend since 1960. He will be missed…
#3 Comment By John and Linda Walter On March 7, 2021 @ 6:42 pm
So very sorry for your loss. We are sure he will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
#4 Comment By Paul & Jane Jackstadt On March 7, 2021 @ 8:26 pm
Janis,
Jane and I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. He was a fine man. When we had the occasion to see him he was always willing to talk about local sports especially high school basketball. May he rest in peace. May God bless you and your family.
#5 Comment By Andria Moran On March 7, 2021 @ 8:36 pm
He was a gem, well-loved by all who knew him, will certainly be missed.
#6 Comment By Chuck Lugge On March 12, 2021 @ 7:59 am
I hope we all leave here in the same way your father did – loved, cherished, and respected. The challenge would be trying to be as funny and charming as he was.