Kenneth R. Deutsch, 82, Vandalia

Kenneth R. Deutsch, 82, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care.

Kenneth Deutsch

A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 02, 2022 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. Doug Wodtka officiating. Visitation was held from 1:00-2:00PM, prior to the service at the funeral home. Following the funeral, cremation rites were accorded and a burial will be held in McInturff Cemetery, rural Vandalia. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com

Kenneth Ronald Deutsch was born on July 09, 1940 in Hagarstown, IL, the son of Leona Deutsch. He married Laqueta Joy Taylor on February 04, 1961. They celebrated 60 years of marriage and raised three sons. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2021.

Ken enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening and fixing anything that was broken. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Kenneth drove a semi for Imco and Yellow Freight and also owned/operated Ken’s Package Liquor for 22 years. He was a member of Masonic Temperance Lodge #16, AINAD Shriners, and the Tin Lizzie Patrol.

He is survived by his sons, Todd Deutsch & wife Sherrie and Tim Deutsch & wife Liz, both of Vandalia; step-son, Steven Bennyhoff of Vandalia; grandchildren, Brady Deutsch of Tuscola and Megan & husband Eric Cannon of Greer, SC; great-grandchildren, Madison Cannon and Marleigh Cannon, both of Greer, SC.

Preceded in death by his mother; wife, Laqueta; and grandson, Jimmy Deutsch.