Kenneth Sadowski

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Kenneth Wayne Sadowski was born on September 2, 1946, in Kirksville, Missouri, one of five children to Leon and Dorothy (Morehead) Sadowski. He entered into rest at his home in Neosho on October 5, 2026, at the age of 80. 

Kenneth was a graduate of Kirksville, Missouri High School and following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country from 1964-1967. 

He spent his working years working as a welder for Burlington-Northern-Sante Fe Railroad. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, playing pool and listening to audio books. Most recently he acquired a 3-D printer and enjoyed creating things for his grandchildren. He was of the Christian faith. 

In 2009, in Newton County, Missouri, Kenneth and Sharon Kay (Gilmore) were united in marriage and she survives. 

In addition, he is survived by eight children, Pete White of Neosho, Becky Shideler and husband, Clark of Drumright, Oklahoma, Gayla Plank of Rogers, Arkansas, Marion Holland and wife, Patty of Vian, Oklahoma, Alisha Irvine and husband, David of St. Robert, Missouri, Teresa McNeil and husband, William, Jr. of Greenfield, Missouri, Melvin Holland of Harrisburg, Arkansas and Ricky Holland and wife, Regina of Seligman, Missouri; twenty four grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, who lovingly called his papa and one brother, Louis Sadowski of Cleveland, Tennessee. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Chuck and two sisters, Joan and Margie.