Kenneth Alfred Schmall

1942 - 2018

Kenneth Alfred Schmall obituary, 1942-2018, Fresno, CA

BORN

1942

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel

202 North Teilman

Fresno, California

Kenneth Schmall Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 3, 2018.

Kenneth A. Schmall was born on September 20, 1942. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at age 75.

Ken was born to Alfred and Florence Schmall in Fresno, CA. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1961, then attended Fresno State College. Ken met the love of his life, Kathy Metzler, and became her dreamy husband in 1964.

Ken and Kathy built their lives around their love of family, friends, trucking, and farming. He was involved and supported many organizations and had many friends. No one was a stranger to Ken. His bright blue eyes would twinkle when he reminisced about anything farming, engines, and tractors. If you knew Ken, he was a collector of all things rusty.

Our beloved Ken was preceded in death by his father Alfred.

He is survived by his mother Florence; brothers, Raymond and Robert; the love of his life Kathy; children, Floyd and wife Ginger, Debbie Pilegard and husband Tim; grandchildren, Timothy, Sara, and Michael Pilegard; as well as many loving family members.

Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

Remembrances may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5955 S. Elm, Fresno, CA 93706; or to California Armenian Home, 6720 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727.

Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.

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January 5, 2018

Patty Simonian

Kathy and family my deepest condolences. Many good memory of our travels together. He will missed by all. Love Patty

January 5, 2018

Mike Riley

A prince of a man. Our condolences to loved ones of Ken.

January 4, 2018

Jerry Najarian

Kenny was a super guy and my books , he will be missed by many many friends and family. Good memories.

January 4, 2018

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