Kenneth Eugene Irelan, 83, of Marshall passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at home.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pamela Lynn (Tague); sons, Tony (Joyce) Irelan, Bill (Carol) Irelan and Roger (Jamie) Irelan; daughters, Christine (Gale) Williams and Melody (Mike) Frye; 29 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Effie Irelan; two brothers, Virgil and James Irelan; sister Helen Blake; and sons, Mitchell and Daniel Irelan.
He was born March 17, 1937, in Green Township, where he grew up and graduated in 1955 and went on to raise seven children while working as a farmer and a pressman for RR Donnelley and Sons, Crawfordsville. He then retired and enjoyed woodworking, photography and any new technology he could get his hands on throughout the years.
At this time there will not be a service. The family will gather at a later time. Machledt & Servies Funeral Home, Waveland, has been entrust with the cremation arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a memorial donation be given to your favorite charity.
Visit www.machledtservies.com to leave a condolence or share a memory with the family.
