Kenneth Fryer

kenneth fryer

Kenneth Eugene Fryer, 82, of Jefferson City passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Joseph Heisinger Bluffs.  

 

Ken was born September 13, 1940 in St. James, MO to the late Virgil and Jessie (Moreland) Fryer.  He grew up in St. James and later attended Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO.  Ken earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.  He was a Civil Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation until his retirement.  Ken later continued his career as a private engineering consultant.    

 

On February 9, 1963 Ken married Mary Frances Rinehart in St. James. Together they raised four children, Tammy, Kent, Heidi and Susan.  Ken and Mary were active members of Capitol City Christian Church.  They enjoyed playing cards, spending their winters in Rockport, Texas and traveling throughout the United States with family and friends, especially on cruise ships.  In earlier years, Ken was an avid tennis player and past Rotarian.  Some of his past times included watching sports on TV, especially Cardinal baseball, feeding and watching the birds and just being outdoors.     

 

Survivors include three daughters, Tammy Marlotte, St. Louis; Heidi (Joe) Parker, Wardsville; Susan (Keith) Ferrell, Wardsville; six grandchildren, Trey Norton, Rachel Hale, Sarah Ferrell, Jacob Ferrell, Carlie Ferrell, Emily Parker; and one sister, Ruth (Dennis) Smith of Kansas City. He was further preceded in death by his wife, Mary, son, Kent, and brother and sister-in-law, Don and Doris Fryer.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2022, at Trimble Funeral Homes, Jefferson City.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. James, MO.  Reverend Donald Fankhauser will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, Missouri or to Cystic Fibrosis of Missouri. 
 

 

Arrangements are entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes - Jefferson City.  trimblefunerals.com  

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  1. I’m so sorry to see this. Mary was a special friend of mine and when she passed I worried about dear Ken. He was so sweet during our visits and loved to talk at the kitchen table eating breakfast and drinking coffee. Gennifer Monteer RN

  2. Susan, Heidi, Tammy and families,
    We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We know you’ll miss him physically but yet rejoice in knowing he’s reunited with Mary in heaven. I am sorry I couldn’t attend the visitation but I had COVID. Ken was a kind man who always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. We send our prayers for comfort and healing.
    Mary & Steve Vander Veen
    Wendy & Mike Knehans


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