Kenneth Rey Mecham

Mecham, Kenneth R. MONONA – Kenneth R. Mecham, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. He was born on Jan. 21, 1945, in Shelley, Idaho, the son of Donald and Helen (Folsom) Mecham. Following high school, Ken proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a skilled machine technician and serviced the printing industry until his retirement. Ken enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and had the skills to fix anything mechanically. He was a proud father and attended all his grandchildren's events to cheer them on. Ken is survived by his sons, Bob (Cathi) and John Mecham; daughter, Jessica (Nick) Stein; grandchildren, Olivia and Grace, Chase and Brooke; brothers, Don (Claudia) and Jim (Janice) Mecham; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors being conducted. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Memorials may be made to the Wm. S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Ken's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420