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Kenneth Gilbert Obituary

Our beloved "Karaoke Cowboy" passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78. Ken was born in Paden, OK to Paul and Vera Gilbert who predeceased him. Ken proudly served in the USAF as well as the Wichita Police Department and the Sedgewick County Sheriff's Office. After leaving the military he returned to retailing. He had lived in Wichita, KS in the 1960's, moved to Colorado Springs in 1969 and returned to Wichita in 1991. Ken recently returned to Colorado to be closer to his family. Some of his hobbies were painting, writing poetry and he loved to sing Karaoke with his many friends. He also played the steel guitar. He was married to Glenda Alger in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by siblings Laddie (Kay) Gilbert and Ruby (Wayne) Rath, children Rhonda (Terry) Fleming, Paula (Dave) Munroe, Tammy (Roger) Jones, Kevin (Tammie) Gilbert, six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service 1:00 p.m. February 15, 2013 at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The American Lung Association.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 14, 2013.

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March 11, 2013

So sorry for the loss of my dear cousin, Kenneth! I had been e-mailing him and not hearing from him; did not know he was back in Colorado. Before the death of my mother-in-law (lived in Sylvia, KS) I had made several trips there and would stop off to see Ken. We loved talking about singing and he told me about all the good times he had singing Karaoke, as I, too, love it. I enjoy listening to the tapes he gave me of his songs. Our family reunions (with Bonnie, Lindell & all) will surely remember when we used to all sing together. Ken, you are greatly missed!!! God bless all the family and give them the comfort only He can give. Sincerely, Lurene (Gilbert) Cornelius, Prague, OK.

February 16, 2013

hj

Eric Anderson

February 15, 2013

Love and miss you grandpa...

Marla (Cougar)

February 15, 2013

I will remember Ken as a gentle man. He loved classic country music. He shared many laughs with "the karaoke posse". I'm so glad he gave me recordings of him singing. What a lovely voice and a lovely man.

wes

February 14, 2013

i loved hearing ken sing karaoke. he always had so much fun behind the microphone. he is now singing the good old songs in heaven

Les

February 14, 2013

Adios for now Cowboy. til we meet again.

Kathy Cochran

February 14, 2013

Rest in peace Ken, may you bless the angels with your songs as you blessed us. The Karaoke cowboy will never stop singing.

February 14, 2013

Ken was an awesome friend. We shared some similar things in life. I enjoyed listening to him sing and was honored when he would ask me to sing with him. He has left memories that will be cherished. "Happy Trails" my friend.
Doc

Mo

February 14, 2013

My Karaoke Cowboy Ken will forever hold a place in my heart. Thoughts and prayers to his love ones.

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