Kenneth J. Elgrim, 72, of Cape Coral, FL passed away suddenly on February 19, 2015. Ken was born on 8/17/1942 in Trenton and was a resident of Allentown, New Jersey prior to building a home and retiring to Florida ten years ago. Ken was employed by Roadway Trucking for thirty five years. He earned the distinction of "Million Miler" an honor given to drivers who provided at least one million miles of accident-free service. Ken served for four years in the US Navy and braved the Bay of Pigs and Vietnam conflict. A fun fact that Ken liked to share (and his family enjoyed viewing) is that while in the Navy he was filmed for the 1963 war movie PT 109. The movie depicts John F. Kennedy as an officer in command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT 109 during WWII. Ken was an avid fan of NASCAR and antique cars. He was a member of The American Legion and the Cape Coral Irish Club. Ken used to often speak of his fond memories of Buckley farm which his grandparents owned which today is Mercer County Park. Ken loved the adventure of travel and together he and his beloved wife Helen explored much of the US, Europe and countless islands. Sadly a trip to Holland was being planned before his passing. Ken was an extraordinary man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished family above all else. He was known for his kindness, generosity and willingness to help everyone. His fantastic sense of humor, infectious laugh and zest for life won Ken countless friends and admirers.

Ken was predeceased by his parents William and Helen (Hart) Elgrim and brothers William, Eugene and Raymond. He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of thirty three years, Helen (Mahoney) Elgrim; his brother Francis and sisters Dorothy Moore, Eileen Prine and Alyce (Angie) DeFelice; his loving children Kimberly (Elgrim) Ponzio and her husband Peter Ponzio, Joanne (Elgrim) Maher and husband Dave Maher, Kathleen (Casey) LeMin and her husband Bret LeMin, Kelly (Casey) Glass and her husband David Glass, Kevin Casey, Keith Casey and his fiancée Kimberly Prutky; his adoring grandchildren Samantha and Nicole Ponzio and her fiancé CJ Squires, Christopher and Laura Maher; Jack, Ava and Ryan LeMin and Kaitlin, Zachary and Kristina Casey. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ken will be forever missed by his heartbroken family who feel blessed to have had him as ours.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 1St from 6-9pm and again Monday, March 2nd from 10-12pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allenton. Funeral Service will be held 12pm on Monday. Interment will follow in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 100, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 39101.