Kenneth C. Mikolic, 80, of Lititz, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Anna M. Hackart Mikolic, with whom he eloped to Winchester, VA, in 1960. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage before she passed in 2015. Born in Tanneryville, Cambria County, he was the son of the late Frank and Isabel MacLaren Mikolic.

Ken was a talented tool and die maker, beginning his apprenticeship at Bond Foundry in Manheim. He then worked for K-D Tool Co. for 17 years, Gehl Co. in Lebanon and Pequea Machine Co. in New Holland. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of operating his own machine shop and officially retired in 2012.

He was honored to have served in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1958-1963 in an Armored Division.

Ken's faith was a great and important part of his life and he attended Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Sportster.

He is survived by his children: Tina M. married to Donald Rowell of Plant City, FL, Cynthia A., married to Everett Jones and Jodi L. married to Dwayne Shelly, both of Lititz; his 6 grandchildren Erin K. married to Evan Carter, Leigh A. married to Byron LaLonde, Devon J. Rowell fiancée of George Mandra, Austin W. married to Natasha Jones, Hannah R. Shelly, and Deklen J. Rowell; his 2 great grandchildren Ryan Jones and David LaLonde; and by his brothers, James, John and Frank Mikolic. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Joseph.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ken's memory to Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 413 W. Brubaker Valley Rd., Lititz, PA.