Kenneth Meske

Kenneth L. Meske, 75, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born May 4, 1941 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 14 years moving from North Ridgeville. Ken was a veteran of the US Air Force. He started his 48 year career with BF Goodrich which became Noveon and then Lubrizol, retiring in March of this year. After retirement, Ken worked part time at NAPA, Vermilion. He enjoyed traveling, cars, and photography. He also enjoyed going to Saab Conventions and drinking craft ale. He loved being social and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Barbara (nee Taylor) Meske of Vermilion; sons, Kevin (Melissa) Meske of Charles Town, WV and Jerry (Katie) O'Brien of North Ridgeville; grandchildren: Matthew (Melissa) Meske, Hannah Wilkins, Jeremy Shipley, and Reid Mustain; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Meske of Columbus; and friends, Joe and Jami Sexton, Willy Meier, and numerous other close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred (nee Rose) Meske and daughter, Kathy Wilkins. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ken's life on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 1-3 pm at the Vermilion VFW, 7576 Poorman Rd., Vermilion, OH. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association Memorial & Honor Program, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or the American Heart Association Northwest Ohio, 1701 Woodlands Drive, Suite 200, Maumee, OH 43537. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.