Kenneth Rumbarger
Kenneth E. Rumbarger, 82, of Moore Haven, Fla., died peacefully on June 23, 2021, in Palms West Hospital, Loxahatchee, Fla., with his wife of 16 years, Nancy, by his side.
Ken was born on Oct. 9, 1938, in Petrolia, and was the son of the late Kenneth W. Rumbarger and Dorothy (Relic) Rumbarger.
He graduated from Karns City High School in 1956, and went on to study industrial engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Ken proudly cheered for the Nittany Lions from his season ticket seats for over 50 years.
Ken's degree in industrial engineering eventually led him to an illustrious career working for Pennzoil, and living in Oil City, Clendenin, W.Va., and Karns City, where he retired as the plant manager of Penreco in 1990. Ken enjoyed retirement and often said he found himself so busy, he wondered how he ever found time to work.
Ken was active in civic and church communities everywhere he lived. He served as president of the Jaycees, and was especially fond of the time he spent coaching baseball in Oil City.
Ken was a frequent patron of community theater, and an especially ardent supporter of productions in which his grandchildren had roles. Ken was very proficient with computers, and enjoyed working on the newsletters for his community, and producing Christmas cards featuring Nancy's artwork every year.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, his son, Robb (Julie), and his daughter, Lynn McFadden (Tim); his grandchildren, Trevor McFadden (Molly Smith) and Molly McFadden (James Carr); and his great-granddaughters, Isla and Daphne.
He is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn Rantilla, Carol Stiehler and Kay Stonebraker (Jerry); his brother, Richard Rumbarger; his former spouse and mother of his children, Linda Gannon; his three stepsons; a stepdaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beverly; and a wife, Patricia.
RUMBARGER — A celebration of the life of Kenneth E. Rumbarger, who died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, will take place in October.
Arrangements are under the direction of Akin Davis Funeral Home.
Please visit www.akin-davis.com.
