Kenneth Jerald Rudolph December 20, 1943 - June 3, 2022

Kenneth Jerald Rudolph passed away June 3, 2022, after a brief illness.

Ken was born December 20, 1943, in Gackle, North Dakota. After high school, he worked for a short time in construction. He then found his life’s calling in sales. He worked for Kirby Sales, and quickly moved up from sales to district management, then became regional manager. His next job was as a regional manager for Singer Sewing Machines. He opened his first sewing, vacuum sales, and repair store in Jamestown, North Dakota. He moved to Utah, and opened stores in American Fork, Salt Lake City; and later, Heber City, Utah.

Ken lived his life to the fullest. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot and owned his own plane for many years. He loved flying, and enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting Las Vegas.

Ken was very talented, doing all his own remodeling of his homes as well as restoring vehicles.

He married Cheryl McCarthy. From that union, he had two children, Terri Lynn and Jerald Allen “Jerry”.

Ken married Linda McLellan in 1978, and together they had Theresa Lynn and Kerry; which, added to Linda’s children Rita and Eugene completed their blended family.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Robert and Larry. He is also predeceased by his wife, Linda; and children Jerry and Teresa. He is survived by his children: Terri of Carrington, North Dakota; Rita of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Eugene (Marie) of American Fork, Utah; and Kerry of Orem, Utah. Additionally survived by his sisters, Janette and Deb; and brothers, Loren and Ronnie, as well as numerous grandchildren who brought him great joy as he shared his passions with them.

A visitation will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Following the visitation, and beginning at 12:00 Noon, there will be a Graveside Service held at the Heber City Cemetery, 680 North 550 East, Heber City, Utah 84032.