Kenneth J Crowell 76, of Niangua, Missouri, formerly of Carbondale, Il passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 7th at home. He was born October 21st, 1944 in Carbondale to Adolph & Bernice (Signaigo) Crowell. He married Elyse (Ellis) Crowell in 1965. They later divorced but had remained close friends. He worked at the SIU Physical Plant for many years, and spent many more years at the SIU University Press before retiring. He moved to Missouri after retirement where he enjoyed hunting and putzing around on his farm. His main joy in life was his grandkids and great-grandkids, whom He spent countless hours with teaching them about wildlife, conservation, gun & hunter safety. He often said his best day was when his 8 year old great-granddaughter, Mallory, shot a 10 point buck with her very first shot. It was very important to him that deer were used for meat and he donated extra meat to others in need.

He is survived by his daughter, Stacy and son-in-law Erik Jensen of Nixa, Missouri, brother Addie Lee & Linda (Holmes) Crowell of Carbondale, grandchildren Molly (Dimitri) Helms of Nixa, MO, Grandson Kyle Jensen also of Nixa, great-grandchildren Mallory, Peyton, Benton and Bryson all of Nixa, as well as a Niece, Kathy Schmidt (Brett) and nephews Alan (Jenny) Crowell, Mike Crowell, Jeff Crowell and Matt Crowell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph & Bernice Crowell, and brother Glenn Crowell.

As per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.