Obituary of Kenneth W. Redfern

Kenneth W. Redfern, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He retired from IBM in 2015 after 37 years of service. He was a military veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Ken volunteered for many years with the Boy Scouts of America, beginning with the years his sons were involved, and continuing long after. He also enjoyed his time with friends he met at pulmonary rehab, and very much appreciated their support throughout his illness. What he loved most though, was spending time with his family and his dogs.

He is survived by  his wife, Mary; sons, James and Timothy, and grandchildren, Renee, Kenneth W. II, and Lillian. He also leaves behind his brothers, Thomas and Michael, and sister, Alauna, as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Larry and Janis Testa, and Don and Shirley Testa, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends

Fr. Peter Colletti will celebrate Mass of the Christian Burial Tuesday 11:30 AM at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 1821 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls 44221, where family and friends are invited for visitation from 10:30 AM until service time. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery immediately following the services.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ken's name to Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, P.O. Box 7054, Carmel, CA 93921.