Skip to main content
Kenn Klun ObituaryObituary Image
Send Flowers

Kenn Klun Obituary

Kenneth A. Klun, 90, Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Roberta Pierce Klun, for 57 yr., died Tuesday January 1, 2026 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore KY. Born February 2, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Kic) Klun. Kenn served in the US Army as German language translator in West Berlin during the cold war. He later obtained an electrical engineering degree from Ohio State University and then began a long career in scientific measurement device sales.


He established and managed sales offices in Germany, England, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore and India. He had a gift for adapting to cultural differences and building effective teams.


Roberta and Kenn loved their travels and were welcoming hosts wherever they were. They enjoyed Theater, Ballet, Opera and Broadway Musicals. They were avid dog lovers and aided in many rescues. After retirement they moved from Princeton NJ to Roberta’s birthplace of Harrodsburg where they were active members of the community and St. Philip's Church. Dog rescue remained a passion.


Kenn’s remaining family members include William (Jill Beene) Klun, two granddaughters: Serena and Amelia Klun, and his brother James Klun.


A memorial service in Harrodsburg will be at St. Phillips Church, date and time will be announced.


Memorial donations can be sent to: Paws 4 The Cause Animal Rescue, 201 Newton Pk., Lexington, KY or the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund, 815 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017.


Arrangements by Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY, where expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family on Kenn’s Tribute Wall at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.

Kenneth A. Klun, 90, Harrodsburg, KY, husband of Roberta Pierce Klun, for 57 yr., died Tuesday January 1, 2026 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore KY. Born February 2, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Kic) Klun. Kenn served in the US Army as German language translator in West Berlin during t

Events

There are no events scheduled.

© 2026 Ransdell Funeral Chapel Inc.. All rights reserved.|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Family Login