Kenneth Duane Feighner

Kenneth Duane Feighner (Ken) passed away on June 24, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family.  Ken was born October 7, 1926 to Shirley and Olive (Lundy) Feighner, in Detroit, Michigan.  He worked at the Sealtest dairy plant in Detroit before serving his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

After returning from the service, Ken met his wife to be, Janet May Conely.  Janet encouraged him to complete his education and in 1952 Ken graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Dairy Manufacturing.  He then managed dairy plants for Sealtest in Detroit, Toledo and Kalamazoo before joining the Michigan Department of Agriculture in 1958.  He served for many years as Chief of the State's Dairy Division and was Director of Animal Industries when he retired in 1987.

Ken was proceeded in death by his sister Shirley Smith.  He is survived by Janet, his wife of 68 years, East Lansing MI; their three children and their families:  Debbie McKinley and her husband Jerry, Rising Sun, IN; Bryce Feighner and his wife Eileen of Hastings, MI; Scott Feighner and his wife Kim of Haslett, MI.  Ken is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-children and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ken was a man of deep faith.  He read his Bible daily.  He always prayed before meals.  He taught Sunday school, preached an occasional sermon, and served his local church in many leadership roles over the years.  Ken loved dairy foods and a good cup of coffee.  Ken enjoyed spending time with family, particularly on the farm at Nashville, and at their cottage in the Upper Peninsula near Munuscong.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Green Street United Methodist Church, 209 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan.  A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 AM at the church.

Donations in Ken's honor can be made to the church or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, MI. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.