Kenneth Edward Myrda, Jr., 61, of Wooster passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on July 26, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Kenneth E. Sr. and Denna V. Hansen Myrda. On November 10, 1984, he married Tonja E. Lehman. She survives.
Kenneth was a 1980 graduate of Prosser High School and earned his associates of science from Triton College. He had worked for Wooster Brush since 2000 as a setup man and previously had done building for his father-in-law David L. Lehman Sr. Kenneth enjoyed cooking and smoking meats, was a gun enthusiast and loved his family especially his grandsons. He was a member of the Broken Locke Gun Club.
In addition to his wife, Tonja surviving are his son Nicholas (Cheryl) Myrda of Mt. Vernon; grandsons Harrison Edward Myrda and Colby Ray Myrda; mother Denna V. Myrda of Elgin, IL; brother Keith (Yvonne) Myrda of Streamwood, IL; sister Kimberly (Mark) Levine of Elgin, IL; brothers in law David (Colleen) Lehman, Jr. and Mat (Tammy) Lehman; sister in law Lori Lehman; nephews Eddie (Maria) Priego and Johston (Jade) Lehman; nieces Libby Levine, Nicole (Matt) Peters, Jennifer (Justin) Villers and Castiney (Justin) Stallard.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father; brother-in-law Mark A. Lehman; father-in-law David L. Lehman Sr.; and mother-in-law Judith Lehman.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Marty Jacobson officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Friends will be received on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice Life Care, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, OH 44691 or Patios for Patriots, Attn: Donations Department, PO Box 36, Dalton, OH 44618.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Many prayers for the family he was a good man well liked at work glad i got to me you Ken fly high..
Sorry for your loss Tonya our prayers go out to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
So sorry To hear about Ken’s passing. He was a wonderful coworker. I will miss seeing him. Rest In Peace Kenny! Praying for your family
Praying for the family during this time of grieving for the loss to your family
Prayers for the family, he will be deeply missed from all us at work
My heartfelt sympathy to Ken’s family. Ken was a very nice guy and he will be greatly missed at work.
Prayers of comfort for you, Tonja.
I’m so sorry Tonja, you have my deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family and sending hugs.
Nick I’m so sorry! Many prayers to you and your family!
My Deepest Sympathy to you Tonja & your family. Ken was a super guy at gatherings and I am so glad so say I knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Sending hugs & love ❤️
Tonja, Nick and family – You are in my heart and prayers and you have my sincere sympathy.
So sorry for your loss Tonja, many good memories from when you and Ken Wed! Sending sympathy and love Amy Yarnell ❤️
Tonja, Nick, and the entire Myrda family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s death. May your memories sustain you all. Keeping you close in heart.
Tonja and Family – You have my deepest sympathy on Ken’s passing. Sending heartfelt hugs and healing prayers as you begin a new chapter in your lives.
So sorry for your loss. May the promises of the resurrection comfort you.
So sorry for your loss tonja and Nick and the rest of the family I met Ken and tonja after we moved in the trailer park 10 years ago you will be missed ken
We were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a good guy to work with and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tonya and Nicholas,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your loved one. So very sorry.
Tonya, I am so sorry to hear about this. He was so kind and gracious to my mother when she was working on her house. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tonya and family, our prayers and sympathy to all of you.
Roy and Donna Edington
So sorry for your loss, Tonya. Our prayers are with you.
Tonya and Nick so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Ken
Fred and Roni Porr
Praying for all of you. I used to work with Ken, at wooster brush. He was very nice & helpful as a friend an a co-worker.
I loved working with Kenny he was a great person. He will be missed. Sorry to his family friends 😔