Kenneth was born in Denair, California to Axel and Nelly Nordell in 1921 and passed away at the age of 104 on July 2, 2025.

He attended schools in Turlock, graduating in 1940. The following year he married Bonnie Charters. They were married over 77 years before her passing in 2019.

In 1949, Ken purchased a watch repair and jewelry store in Patterson. In 1982 he retired after 33 years in business.

He leaves behind three children, Kathi (Don) Brewer, Douglas (Debbie) Nordell, Dwayne (Jane) Nordell and daughter-in-law Carolyn Nordell. Also, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, his son Kenneth Robert “Bob”, five brothers and two sisters.

No services were held.