Kenneth "Ken" Jarosz '62 October 18, 2023 2:16 PM updated: October 18, 2023 2:27 PM
Kenneth Earl Jarosz, D.D.S.
October 7, 1940 – October 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Ken Jarosz (Dr. J) announces his passing on October 7, 2023, at the age of 83. Ken left us peacefully while in Cedar Park, Texas with his wife by his side.
Born in Waco, Texas on October 7, 1940, Ken lived a fulfilling life filled with love, adventures, and cherished moments. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed flying.
He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1962 with an engineering degree and joined the United States Air Force in 1963. He served 3 tours in Vietnam during his tenure with the air force.
After serving his country he then went on to graduate from Baylor Dental School in 1973. Ken then moved to Wichita Falls and established Family Dentistry of Texoma. In 2010 Ken retired from his dental practice. He then moved with his wife Susan, to Marble Falls, Texas to enjoy retirement.
Ken had a zest for life, always ready for a new adventure, a story to tell and always had a smile for all.
Ken is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 31 years, Susan Jarosz, and children; Ken Jarosz, Jr, Greg Steger and wife Sarah Steger, Jennifer Jarosz Garrett, Gina Maness and husband Matt Maness, Ginger Koehn and husband Jesse Koehn, and all the grandchildren he loved: Reece, Payton, Spencer, Maddie, Cameron, Taylor, Kaden and Keylee. Along as well as his brother Stan Jarosz and wife Jane Jarosz.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 13th, 2:00 pm at Hampton Vaughn Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Avalon Memory Care and Hospice in Cedar Park.
IN THE CARE OF
Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home