His graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Baliff Cemetery, West York, Illinois, with Reverend Walter Carlson officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
Kenneth was born August 21, 1957 at Colorado Springs, CO, son of George and Dorma (Thompson) Hackler. He married Sheila Wilkey, February 27, 2005; she preceded him in death, April 11, 2011. He is survived by a daughter, Kenica Fonner of Champaign, his parents, George and Dorma Hackler of Charleston, two brothers, Timothy Hackler and wife Karla Jean of Brooksville, FL and Mark Hackler and wife Tawnya of Olney, IL, and one sister, Karla Jo Hamilton and husband Barry of Sulphur, LA. Six nieces and nephews, as well as eight great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, and one niece.
Kenneth attended Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a skilled carpenter. Kenneth loved all kinds of music, and was a gifted musician, especially on the guitar. He never met a stranger and was always the first person to offer help to anyone in need. Kenneth always had a smile on his face.
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