Ken and his wife Mary Ann had just moved into their new home, planning
for retirement and the rest of their lives when this terrible cancer came out of nowhere. AML is not genetic and most likely is a result of his profession and working around chemicals, specifically Benzine. Kenny fought an incredible battle and unfortunately passed from an infection he had been trying to fight.
Ken was born March 15th 1963 in Frankfurt, Germany, a son to Kenneth Charles and Barbara Anne (Pabst) Bryan. He graduated class of 1982 from Greenville High School, and was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). He worked with his Dad for many years doing local plumbing, heating, and electrical work in and around the Hilltown’s of Rensselaerville. He had his CDL license and also drove fuel truck for Main Care Energy for a time. Kenny went on to be a pipefitter with the UA Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters, a profession that he truly enjoyed. He was known by many as “Kenny B the man!” He was a jack of all trades and could fix or figure out most anything. Kenny was always quick to help most anyone with any projects they had going on. His “MacGyver” abilities were second to none. It might have taken him a bit to step back and look at the situation, but he could always make it work.
He was a member of the Cobleskill Eagles Aerie #2695 and volunteered for many years for Marathon for a Better Life. Kenny was proud to be park manager at “Handy Land” where many memories with family and friends were made over the many years. He enjoyed camping, snowmobiling and traveling to various motorcycle rallies around the country with Mary Ann and friends including Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, and multiple trips to Laconia. His most treasured time was spent with his granddaughters as they just loved their “Pop”.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bryan of Tennessee, his loving wife, Mary Ann Wollaber-Bryan of Cobleskill, his daughter and step-son, Krystle Bryan of Queens and Eric (Kayla) Wollaber of Richmondville, four grandchildren, Koralynn, Harperann, Veralee, and Winnimae, brother and sister, Patrick (Mary Ann Reeves) of Tennessee and Lynnaine (Jeff) Borock of Rensselaerville. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 16th at 1:00 PM at the Fusion Church, 375 N. Grand Street #3, Cobleskill, NY, followed by the inurnment in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery. Following inurnment, there will be a Celebration of Life held at the Elks Lodge, 101 Legion Drive, in Cobleskill for all to join the family in food and fellowship in remembrance of Kenny. There wasn’t anyone who didn’t like Kenny, and he will be GREATLY missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or the Schoharie Valley Animal Shelter, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
The Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie and the Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home of Cobleskill are assisting the Bryan family. Please visit www.langanfuneralhome.com to leave a special message for Kenneth’s family and friends.
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