Kenneth James Welden

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Kenneth James Wendel, 59, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri entered the heavenly kingdom to join his fellow super heros on September 6th, 2026 at Saint Francis Hospital. Born to the late Ray Sr. and Ada (Schlosser).

Super Ken was an organ donor and blessed three individuals upon his passing - a true giver, with a caring soul and larger than life personality. He was one of a kind. He would fill a room with joy and an impression on people's hearts - making friends any where he went.

Kenneth achieved numberous accomplishments throughout his life, to name a few - he was well versed in martial arts at Ata Legends, where he gained many metals.

Super Ken enjoyed life and living it to the fullest, he loved Superman, singing - especially Johnny Cash songs, camping, traveling to Branson, Pick and Porch Grill, Presley's Jubelee, and attending countless comic cons where he mingled amongst his fellow super hero enthusiasts, and spending quality time with his close knit family and beloved service dogs - Gypsy, Bella-Boo, and Sochi.

In the brave words of Kenneth, "Jesus Knows."

To commemorate Kenneth's life, a visitation will be held, Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, Missouri. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will conclude at Lightener Cemetery in Scott City, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice:

Safe Harbor:

https://www.safeharborsemo.org/

Heros for Kids:

https://heroesforchildren.donorsupport.co

SEMO Pets Humane Society:https://www.semopets.org/

or 180 Weston Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, United States