Peacefully at Algoma Manor with family by his side on Sunday, November 29, 2020 five days short of his 87th birthday. Loving husband of his sweetheart of 59 years Pauline. Best friend and father Tracy Nikkel (Greg), Blake (Annetta) and the late Grant Joel (Heather). Loving grandfather of Elizabeth, James, Deborah and Johanna Nikkel, Keith and Kyle Golder and Jessica Scott. Great grandfather of Brooklyn and Cole. Dear brother of Carl (Sandra) and predeceased by Hazen (Vicki), Harley, Oral, Harold, Marion Russell (Mark), John, Reginald (Verna). Survived by his sisters in-law, Liz and Audrey and brother in law Neil Lawrence. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to visit Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 5 until 8 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 12 pm. (40 people maximum in the funeral home at one time, masks required). Friends are invited to view the service online starting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 and can be viewed anytime up to 90 days. Go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Ken's name to view the service. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522). Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.