Kenneth 'Ken" Earl Crocker

Kenneth Earl "Ken" Crocker, 89, of Park Hills, passed away October 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born May 3, 1933, in Bonne Terre, to the late Winfred and Mable (Harris) Crocker. Ken worked at Dow Chemical in Pevely for 33 years. He was in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War and was stationed in Iceland. Ken loved sports and was an avid golfer, played baseball  and coached little league. His big love was the St. Louis Cardinals.

     Ken was a devoted father and loved his family. He loved life and had many friends. Ken was always fast to help those in need of help.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Pat (Lefeu) Crocker; daughter Leslie Crocker; step-son, Al Trask; mother of his children, Rose (Martin) Crocker; and brother Carl Crocker.

     Ken is survived by his wife Diane (Boyer) Crocker; children, Dennis (Gabby) Crocker;  Mary K. Marler; Dawn (Lynn) Barnhouse; Shelly (Dale) Jarvis; Jody Montgomery; Mike (Mandy) Trask; Cindy Trask; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Debbie Crocker.

     Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre, Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 PM until the service time at 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to any local Veterans organization or any local Food Pantry. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com