Kenneth J. Stauffer, 97 of Stanton, passed away October 29, 2010 at home surrounded by his family.

Ken was born in Holland, MI on April 25, 1913 to Floyd and Jennie (Harrington) Stauffer. On February 12, 1932 he married Ethel Denman in Stanton. They owned a farm in Sheridan where Ken raised, bred, and trained, horses for harness racing. His family and horses were the two most important loves of his life.

Ken is survived by his children, Lois Gray of Lansing, Edward and Virginia Stauffer of Alden, MI, and Robert and Gerri Stauffer of Las Vegas; 6 grandchildren; and several great and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, two sons, Kenneth Jr. and Donald Stauffer; a grandson, Gregory Stauffer; and a brother, Donald Stauffer.

Funeral services for Ken will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Barden Funeral Home, Stanton. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Kenneth Harger of the Shiloh Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. For those desiring to do so, memorial contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Hospice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.