Kenneth P. Kimmel age 73, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Ken was born June 3, 1953, in Pottsville, PA, the son of Clair and Helen (DeLuca) Kimmel. He graduated from Pottsville High School after which he worked as an operator of heavy equipment. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. After military service Ken worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, for a period of 32 years. He was a talented athlete who enjoyed golf, bowling, wight-lifting, football and wrestling. Ken was a devoted man of God who had a strong faith and lived by moral Christian principles. Ken was an avid reader and a devotee of history and politics. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a huge fan of Seinfeld. On May 21, 2005, Ken was united in marriage to his loving wife, Barbara (Weintraub) Kimmel who survives. Also surviving are four children, Kenneth (Morgan) Kimmel Jr., Faith (Antonio) Costea, Rebekah (Javier) Hinojosa, Keiauna (Hideo) Yanagisawa; six grandchildren, Tyler, Jonah, Amelia, Mckinley, Antonio, Jr, Mirela; two brothers, Kevin Kimmel, Gary (Michelle) Kimel; several nieces & nephews; and his cat, Chloe. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jackie Kimmel; brother, Clair “Butch” Kimmel Jr; and several beloved cats, Suki, Keelin, Willow, Tux and Max.