Kenneth Vincent Kollen, 63, LTV Steel Manager

He was born March 2, 1942 in Cleveland, lived in Parma and moved to Huron 36 years ago.

He worked as a manager for LTV Steel, Cleveland (now ISG) for 40 years. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, boating, fishing, swimming, and motocross.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sharon (nee Dunn) Kollen; sons, David Kollen of Vermilion, and, Brett Kollen of Cleveland; daughter, Kelly Kollen of Huron; grandsons, Kenneth Mitchell Kollen and Cory Justin VanderBaan; sister, Audrey M. Sokol of Westlake, and his mother, Mildred (nee Brakawiecki) Kollen of Amherst.

Preceding him in death was his father, Vincent Kollen, 1995.

Friends may call Friday, April 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 10 a.m. Carl Kopocs of the Birmingham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.