Kenneth Mole

Kenneth Mole passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord at home on Sept. 25, 2024, with wife and daughter at his side. 

Kenneth was born on June 15, 1932, to Ray and Goldie Mole in Fresno, California. 

At the age of 14, Kenneth with his blue 1948 two-door Chevy Coup moved to Bakersfield, California where he worked odd jobs as a dish washer at the Budsie Drive-In, ranch hand at School Farm and at the Union Gas Station. 

Graduated from Bakersfield High School and moved to Blythe, California to work on his father’s farm, where he received a draft notice to serve in the Army for two years. Kenneth received his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington and then stationed in Austria for two years. 

Came back to Blythe, California where he met his wife and they married on July 4, 1956. Kenneth and Lois were married for over 68 years. Kenneth retired after 34 years with AT &T. Kenneth and Lois moved from Eugene, Oregon to Libby, Montana in 2009.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Lois; his children: son Timothy (wife Marva), daughter Kimberly, son Michael (wife Cindy), and daughter Candace (husband Jeff); seven grandchildren, Ashlie, Jessica, Josh, Cassidy, Christian, Kyler, Alicia; and one great-grandson, Monte.

Kenneth will be laid to rest in a Merrill, Oregon cemetery with his mother, three sisters and two brother in-laws. 

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, Montana. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.