A few months ago Ken was diagnosed with a serious illness. We have been hoping and praying for his recovery. Unfortunately he lost his fight yesterday. As a clarinet player Ken has been one of the longest standing members of New Horizons. We are going to miss his quiet sense of humor. If you would like to send a card to his family, please send it to : Loretta Slezak, 3119 Grill Rd, New Franklin, OH 44216.
Kenneth D. Slezak
February 24, 1954 ~ September 17, 2021 (age 67)
Obituary
Kenneth D. Slezak, 67, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021. He was born February 24, 1954 in Akron to Andrew and Betty Slezak. He worked as an electrical engineer for Diebold Nixdorf. For many years, he ministered to young men at Stony Glen Camp through Christian Service Brigade by being a scuba instructor. Ken loved playing music with the Wadsworth Community Band, New Horizons Band, and served in his church choir. He enjoyed participating in the Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree with his family since 1980.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Slezak. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Loretta; sons, Eric (Nikki) and Ryan(Paula); mother, Betty Slezak; sister, Sue (Jeff) Wilson; grandchildren, Nevaeh and Leslie; and beloved cat, Brina.
Friends may call at Community Church of Portage Lakes, 3260 Cormany Rd., Akron on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, September 24 from 10 to 11 a.m, with the service beginning at 11 a.m., Pastor David Schroyer officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.
In memory of Ken, please consider supporting a camper through the scholarship fund at ohiobrigadecamp.org or mail a check to Ohio Valley CSB, P.O. Box 195, Brookfield, OH 44403.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth D. Slezak, please visit our floral store.
Services
VISITATION – Thursday
September 23, 2021
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Community Church of Portage Lakes
3260 Cormany Rd
Akron, Ohio 44319
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VISITATION – Friday
September 24, 2021
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Community Church of Portage Lakes
3260 Cormany Rd
Akron, Ohio 44319
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FUNERAL SERVICE – Friday
September 24, 2021
11:00 AM
Community Church of Portage Lakes
3260 Cormany Rd
Akron, Ohio 44319
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