Kenneth A. Kaczala

Kenneth A. Kaczala, age 68, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 26, 1943 in Toledo to Henry and Genevieve Bielecki Kaczala. Ken was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years starting as a carrier and as a desk clerk for the main downtown Toledo branch, retiring December 31, 2001. Upon retirement Ken worked as a Marshall at Fallen Timbers Golf Course and drove the train at the Toledo Zoo. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel especially to Cancun and the Smoky Mountains. Ken enjoyed gardening and was known for his hot tomatoes, pickles and making a variety of soups. He was a member of the Maumee Elks and past member of the Circle Eight Alliance of Poles, and Maumee Eagles. In his younger years, Ken played softball and darts. He also enjoyed Karaoke, especially Doo Wop Music. The greatest love of Kens life was spending time with his family. At family gatherings, Ken was the life of the party, always telling stories and making others laugh. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cynthia Rosinski Kaczala whom he married September 18, 1965; loving daughter, Julie Alan Mutsko; brother, Ronald Alice Kaczala and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene, David and Robert. Family and friends may gather Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 2:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 pm in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, OH. The family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Online condolences may be made at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com