Kenneth "Flash" Farley's Obituary
Kenneth “Flash” Farley, 75 years, of Paderborn, Illinois, passed away on June 15th, 2024 in Waterloo, Illinois with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 16th, 1949, in Morganfield, Kentucky.
Flash proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in 2004. Fishing and hunting were his favorite pastimes, especially with his grandchildren. He was an avid baseball player and loved the fact that his daughter and grandchildren all love sports. Flash was a founding member of the Paderborn Bass Association and a member of the Millstadt VFW. Flash loved to pass along advice, even if it was unsolicited. His most famous advice was to always practice the 6 P’s - “Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance”. Pass along this advice in his memory.
Surviving is his wife, Paula Farley, nee Glauber, his daughter Tiffany (Tim) VanMatre and his pride and joy, his grandchildren Ayven, Grady and Holden. His step-father Charles Peterson, many other relatives, friends and dear fishing and hunting buddies.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Peterson, his sister, Sharon Rieso, his grandparents, John and Elsie Bettis and his mother and father-in-law, Bud and Pat Glauber.
Graveside services will be held Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Paderborn, Illinois with a celebration of life at Karban Knotty Pines Tavern in Paderborn, Illinois. Come enjoy a drink and share a Flash story.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Camp Hope. Camp Hope is a retreat for military veterans wounded in the War on Terror. It’s mission is to honor the fallen by helping the wounded.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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