Kenneth Gerald Mayer, 78, known as “Kenny,” passed away on April 15, 2025, at his home in Wamego, Kansas.
Kenny was born on August 17, 1946, in Westmoreland, Kansas, to parents George and Emma (Kuhn) Mayer. He married Jean Blanka on June 14, 1969, in Louisville, Kansas.
Kenny was a simple and private man. He enjoyed tinkering on broken tractors and trucks. He worked as a construction foreman for Bayer Construction Co. in Manhattan, Kansas, until his retirement. He loved his time with his family and cats.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Josh Mayer (Laura) and Jonathan Mayer (Carolina); and grandsons, Benjamin and Mateo Mayer.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cattails Society Feline Rescue. Donations can be made online at https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2448776. Checks are preferred and can be made to “Cattails” which may be sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.