Kenneth Roger Ashba Jr.
Kenneth Roger Ashba Jr., age 86, of Burton, peacefully passed away on Oct. 17, 2023, at Ohman Family Living at Briar in Middlefield.
He was born to Kenneth R. and Margaret (nee Burns) Ashba Sr., on Sept. 11, 1937, in Cleveland.
Ken fell in love and married Delores Hatmaker on Nov. 30, 1957.
Ken owned and operated the 5 Star Mini Mart in Hambden Township for many years and the Parkman BP.
He loved golf, baseball, horse racing, going to Vegas and enjoyed going on cruises.
Ken is survived by his wife, Delores Ashba, of Burton; children, Donna (Wayne) Ashba Clow, Kenneth R. (Lynn) Ashba III, Kimberly Ashba Crow and Donald (Lisa) Ashba; brothers, Robert, Richard and Bill Ashba; and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by a visitation for friends and family from 4:15-8 p.m.
The family suggest donations be made in Ken’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Foundation at www.jdrf.org.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
