Kenneth D. Kendall

Kenneth Dean Kendall, age 85, of Adrian, Mich., passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Ken was born on August 1, 1940, in Adrian, the son of Harold Kendall and Mildred (Henry) Bruce. He grew up in Blissfield and graduated from Blissfield High School with the Class of 1959. 

On September 9, 2000, Ken was united in marriage to Sharleen K. (Reau) in Adrian. They have been fortunate to share over 25 years together where they enjoyed dancing, motorcycle riding, and traveling to visit family and friends.

From an early age, Ken was interested in cars and different types of racing. His career started out in the field of automotive repair where he worked on a wide variety of vehicles. Later, Ken became involved in automotive sales. His knowledge of mechanics came in handy as he spent many years drag racing and then dirt track racing with his son, Brad, at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio. Some of Ken’s other interests included hunting and riding his motorcycle. He was a volunteer with the Raisin Township Fire Department for 25 years, where he had many lifelong friends. Ken and Sharleen are members of Adrian First Church of the Nazarene. Above all else, Ken will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

In addition to his wife, Sharleen, Ken will be missed by his sons, Steven Kendall, Brad Kendall and Matthew (Kim) Kendall; Sharleen’s children, Michelle (David) Adams and Lori Snyder; grandchildren, Dean, Megan, Austin (Sarah), Kayden (Madison), Delanie, Brady, Jessica (Ahmar), Brittney, Ehren, Bryanna and Katie; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Zayn and Ethan; and his sisters, Judy (Ken) Faust and Peggy. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Henry.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian, and again on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Ken’s funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Larry Betz officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. Inurnment will take place at Palmyra Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.