Kenneth E. Adrianson died at his home in Shelbyville Wednesday, Oct. 22, the day after his 65 birthday.
He was born in Plainwell to George and Kathleen (Bowen) Adrianson in 1960. He graduated from Martin High School in 1979 and completed mechanics training in operating heavy equipment, which laid the foundation for a diverse and fulfilling career.
Throughout his life, Ken was a dedicated worker who contributed his talents to various companies including S.D. Hicks Hay Company, Leep Farms, and NARCO. He also drove a school bus for Martin and Wayland Public Schools. He drove semi for Behnke, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to his work.
Ken was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. When not tinkering around fixing something, he could be found enjoying one of his favorite TV shows, notably Blue Bloods, Motor Trend and NCIS. Most of all Ken loved spending time with his family.
He married Janice Charles Adrianson in Allegan on Nov. 15, 1982. Together, they raised two daughters, Joanie (Mark) Heath of Allegan and Heather (Jay Ritchie) Adrianson of Otsego. Ken found immense joy in being a grandfather to Blake and Anna Heath, Arial, Jesse and Jason Fox, Willow Adrianson and C.J. Sweet and great-granddaughter, Alison Price.
Ken is survived by his wife, Janice, their daughters, and grandchildren, as well as his siblings Calvin (Mae) Adrianson and Peggy (Rod) Bourdo; mother-in-law, Clova Charles, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Claude Charles.
Friends may visit with Ken’s family starting at 10: a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 11, with Pastor Jake Weeda officiating. Burial will follow at East Martin Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Ken may be directed to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the West Michigan Cancer Center.
