Kenneth Wayne Fenton of Shelby, age 75, passed away peacefully at home, May 20, 2025. He was born July 12, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Harry Leonard and Olive (Webster) Fenton.

Ken grew up in Mears. He worked on and off in the family water well drilling business with his father and brother. After his Army service in Washington DC, Ken worked as an offset printer at Muskegon Paper Box and other printing companies in the area. His last job was at the Home Depot in Ludington where he enjoyed helping customers in the hardware and plumbing sections of the store. 

Ken enjoyed spending time with his friends outdoors or having a good meal at the Shelby Bakery. He also enjoyed having a drink with friends at Pete’s Pub from time to time. He loved his dogs and enjoyed walking them in the Pentwater plains. He was an avid golfer and spent many hours at Benona Shores Golf Course and Oceana Golf Club. In the winter, Ken enjoyed shooting with his friends at Oceana Archers and playing video games. And he was always in pursuit of Whitetail every bow and rifle season. Ken was a proud veteran and member of the American Legion in Shelby.

Ken’s fun-loving and generous spirit will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors, especially his companion Rita White and family. 

Ken is survived by: his daughter Cindy (Sam) Dudek, brother Bill (Pam) Fenton, nephew Michael (Erica) Fenton, and niece Tonya (Casey) Rosenburg.

Ken was preceded by: his wife, Mary; and his parents Harry and Olive Fenton.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue Shelby Michigan, 49455. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home, and invite you to share coffee and sweets with them after services at the funeral home for a time of fellowship.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.