Kenneth E. Postell

Kenneth E. Postell, aged 75, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on March 28, 2025. Ken was born in Marion, Ohio, on May 9, 1949, to the late Francis H. and Thelma (Kohler) Postell. He was a graduate of the Marion Harding High School Class of 1967. On May 9, 2000, he married Charlotte (Carter) Young. Ken was a Mechanical and Liaison Engineer at Marion Power Shovel for more than 40 years and was also employed at Fairfield Engineering. After his retirement from engineering, Ken enjoyed his time as a school bus driver and an On-Board Instructor with Marion City Schools for more than 10 years.

Ken was also a two-term Marion City Fourth Ward Councilman who worked diligently on his passion for recycling. Ken attended and was active at Crosswood United Methodist Church. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. Outside of his love for cars, Ken enjoyed going to flea markets with his wife where he would search for antique toys, clocks, watches, and radios that he would study and repair. He was known for his ability to fix almost anything and bring new life to long-forgotten mechanical items. Ken will be missed by many in the Marion community.

Left to cherish the memory of Ken are his wife, Charlotte, son, Jamie (Malissa) Postell, stepson, Matthew (Stacey) Young, brother, Michael (Darlene) Postell, sisters, Carolyn (Paul) Bloomfield and Katherine Pappert, and grandchildren, Jacob Postell, Brayden Postell, and Caleb Young, and his feline friend, Charles.

Ken was preceded in death by brothers, Butch and Larry Postell, and sisters, Barbara Ellinwood and Jeannette Jones.

Friends and family are invited to the visitation services for Ken at the Crosswood United Methodist Church on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 2pm until 5pm. The Celebration of Life Service will take place at the Crosswood UMC with Pastor Josh Freshour officiating at 5pm. There will also be a luncheon following the Celebration of Life Service also at Crosswood UMC at 6pm and all are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Crosswood United Methodist Church.

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