Kenneth (Ken) Estelle, age 80, of Monterey Township, died Tuesday, July 30.
Ken was well known for his love of horses. He and wife Donna lived on a farm in Dorr before moving to Monterey Township. They spent much time camping and enjoying time with friends and family. Ken enjoyed his mule, Blossom, and he and Donna spent many hours riding trails near and far.
He spent 50 years working in the masonry construction industry and won several awards for commercial construction projects.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Donna (Dykstra) Estelle; children Kenneth R. (Kathy) Estelle, Kathie Estelle, Keith (Mindy) Estelle, Karl (Cheryl) Estelle, Kristine (Matt) Weston; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Donald (Ardis) Estelle, Evelyn DeHaan, Barb (Bob) Miedema; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lauren and Connie Estelle, and his sister, Jo Dykstra.
Celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at The River Church, 1652 M-40 North, Allegan, with Pastor Craig Van Beek of the United Methodist Church in Monterey Center presiding. A visitation time will be at 2:30 pm at The River Church.
In honor of Ken, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice – Byron Center, or Feeding America West Michigan – The River mobile food pantry.
