Kenneth L. Caskey

Memorial services for Kenneth L. "Ken" Caskey, age 87, of Norfolk, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Norfolk.  The Reverend Peter Jark-Swain will be officiating.  The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the church columbarium.  Home for Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.  

He passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home.

Kenneth Lee was born June 26, 1935 in Venus, Nebraska to Harry and Elsie (Hildreth) Caskey.  He graduated from high school in Creighton, Nebraska.  On August 23, 1954 he married Laurel Bennett at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre, Nebraska.

In 1960 the family moved to Norfolk.  Ken worked at Meadow Gold then Wonder Bread for many years, retiring at 58 years of age.  Ken enjoyed spending time with his family.  He always challenged the grandkids to an arm-wrestling match and was delighted to stump you with one of his tricky riddles or make you laugh at his jokes.  In his younger days, he loved a good dance to country music.  Ken and Laurel enjoyed spending time at their acreage northwest of Orchard, Nebraska, where they’ve entertained and hosted multiple gatherings for family and friends.  Ken loved Falstaff beer, especially when paired with popcorn and peanuts.  He also took pride in caring for his lawn.

He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and helped with the vestry.  Ken was also a former member of the Norfolk Jaycees.

Survived by his wife Laurel of 68 years; children Suellyn (John) Rice, Joan (Mark) Ellenberger, and Doug (Kim) Caskey; brother Donald (Coralyn) Caskey; grandchildren – David (Micole) Freudenburg, Daniel Freudenburg, John Rice, Brandon Rice, Sara (Brett) Cover, Andy (Jen) Caskey, Casey (Dacia) Caskey, and Lynsey (Brian) Hass; great-grandchildren – Angel, Kylie, Cade, Cole, Jaiden, Kyler, Sami, Barrett, Tucker, Quinn, Otto, and Wren; and nieces and nephews;

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and brother LaVern Caskey.

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