Kenneth D. Gearhart Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kenneth D. Gearhart Sr. (Rockton, Illinois), born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 82, on October 5, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kenneth D. Gearhart Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse J. Gearhart and Lucille M. Gearhart (Billeadau); his sister Margaret Smiley; his grandchildren, Melissa, Micala, Andrew and Cole; and his brother Donald Gearhart.

He is survived by: his wife Ann Gearhart of Rockton, IL; his children, Leslie Gearhart of Beloit, WI, Shelly Halgren (Bob) of Coppell, TX, Ken Gearhart Jr. (Jody) of Beloit, WI, Jodi Gearhart of Beloit, WI and Mickey Irish (Rob) of Bagley, WI; his stepsons, Greg Kelsey (Karyn) of Dumfries, VA and Brian Kelsey (Sheila) of Forreston, IL; his grandchildren, Charlie, Reilly, Eric, Brittany, Lindsey, Jess, Richie, Shane, Danielle, Ashley, Erin, Guy, Adam, Chris, Stephen, David, Spencer and Evan; his sister Sherry Hall (Leo) of South Beloit, IL; the mother of his children Sandi Gearhart of Beloit, WI; and his pet Blackie. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.