Biography: Kenneth L. Putnam, 59 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Bucyrus Community Hospital, his death was unexpected. Ken was born December 2, 1956 in Staunton, VA to the late Earnest J. Putnam Jr. and the former Margaret Cordall who survives in Mansfield. Ken is also survived by son Wesley Putnam of Arizona; daughter Stephanie Putnam of Bucyrus; grandson Roman Putnam; brother David Putnam of Johnstown; step brother E.J. Putnam III of Bucyrus; step sister Patricia Putnam of VA; and his pet dog “Sweetie”. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by infant brother Donald Eugene.
Ken attended Bucyrus High School and lived nearly his entire life in Bucyrus. He worked at Checkmate Boats for over 30 years. Ken liked motorcycles and working on cars.