Obituary of Charles "Kenneth" Wardle

Charles “Kenneth” Wardle passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Ken was born on September 6, 1937 in Virden, MB.  He lived on the family farm just west of Virden with his 5 siblings.  After completing is grade 11 at Virden Collegiate Ken worked various jobs in the construction industry as a carpenter and contractor. He was a proud member of the Virden Lions Club and the Virden Legion. Ken was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, an avid golfer and was a faithful blood donor, surpassing his goal of 200 donations.  Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Jean Appenheimer; children Ward Thiessen and Sonia Fenton; sister Joyce (Lloyd) Williamson; nephews Brian, Blaine  and Brent Turner and Miles and Vaughn Williamson; niece Natalie Wardle; daughter-in-law Sheila Crofton; grandchildren Candace Chalmers and Bryce Crofton; great grandson Price Chalmers as well as numerous cousins and friends.  Ken was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Amelia Elizabeth (Kerr) Wardle; siblings Ed, Margaret, Melvin and Ellen and son Karl Crofton.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ken may be made to Habitat for Humanity, The Red Cross or STARS.  A private memorial service for Ken will be held at a later date.