Kenneth Vasil “Ken” Kube, born: April 30, 1947, died: January 5, 2023, Age: 75 - St. Charles, MO

OBITUARY - Kenneth Vasil “Ken” Kube - April 30, 1947 – January 5, 2023

Kenneth Vasil Kube April 30, 1947 - January 5, 2023 Age: 75

Kenneth Vasil Kube, 75, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

He was born April 30, 1947, in Granite City, Illinois, a son of the late Edward and Catherine (Hrysko) Kube.

Kenneth retired from Boeing in St. Louis after with over 40 years of dedicated service as an inspector. He enjoyed his days of playing chess and checkers.

He is survived by his son, David (Mark Middlebrook) Kube of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; daughter, Karen Garren of Chatham, Illinois; two grandchildren, Jay Garren and Mackenzie Garren; a brother, Edward Kube (Sonny) of Eagarville, Illinois; his former wife, Barbara Zimmerman of Springfield, Illinois; other extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Kube and a brother, Richard Kube.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be accepted at the funeral home.

Published by Irwin Chapel - Kenneth V. Kube's Obituary:  https://www.irwinchapel.com/obituaries/Kenneth--Vasil-Kube?obId=26876651#/obituaryInfo                                       

Brian Hinkle emailed Jan 12, 2023, 11:57 AM

Yesterday I attended the visitation for ACF Life Member Ken Kube who died on January 5th, 2023 at the age of 75.

He loved checkers and chess.

Ken had been a member of the Missouri Checker Association at one time and played in a number of tournaments. About 5 checker trophies were displayed at the visitation.

We visited the 2013 Sinquefield Cup chess tournament together and chatted briefly with world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and got his autograph.

I will forward his obituary from my cell phone.

Brian

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