Kenneth C Stier

September 15, 1924 ~ October 22, 2019
Kenneth C. Stier, 95, of Manlius passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Liberty Village in Princeton, Illinois.
He was born September 15, 1924 in rural Manlius Township the son of Charles and Nellie (Reese) Stier. Kenny married Eva Braun November 20, 1971 in Manlius, Illinois. They shared 48 years together. She survives in Manlius.
Also surviving one son, Kevin (Patti) Stier of Rock Falls, Illinois; 4 daughters: Donna (Fred) Hansen of Ohio, Illinois, Sally (Steve) Riley of rural Sheffield, Illinois, Julie (Joe Slock) Lucas of New Bedford, Illinois, Susan DeBroeck of Walnut, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one special niece, Charlene Elliott of Yuma, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Garfield and Harold; 2 sisters: Gladys House and Jacqueline Sheer; and one son in infancy, Robert.
He graduated from Manlius High School with the Class of 1942. Kenny was a lifelong farmer and an avid gardener.
He was a member of the Manlius Historical Society, Manlius Sportsmans Club, Hall of Fame Member of the Princeton Bowling Association, and a member of Northern Illinois Senior Golf Tour. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius, where he was financial secretary for 40 plus years. Kenny served in the United States Army.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at The Trinity Lutheran Church of Manlius with Vicar Ryan Mackey, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius. Burial will take place in Manlius Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the Manlius Cemetery Association. Online Condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
Eva and family so sorry for your loss ! Kenny was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. I always enjoyed talking with him whenever I would see him.
Eva and family so sorry for your loss. Our family loved Kenny so much. He was such a great friend to my mom and dad. I remember when he would be farming around our house and he would let us kids ride on the farm equipment, sometimes we got to drive the tractor. He always had time for us. He came to all our important family gatherings. Kenny will be missed.
Ken was the nicest man I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He and my father were inducted into the Army at the same time. Kenny you will be missed by many. Soar high with the angels my friend.