Kenneth Ross

Kenneth Wayne Ross, 61, of Scopus, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was born August 1, 1963, in Cape Girardeau, MO to Tom and Virginia Seyer Ross. Kenny and Donna Kay Todt were married October 23, 1987, at Guardian Angel in Oran. Kenny joined BioKyowa on February 6, 1984, as one of the original team members at the plant. His previous work experience with Capital Painting and Drywall, Trane Company (commercial refrigeration and heating) and the maintenance department at Holiday Inn. During his time with BioKyowa, Kenny worked in many areas of the facility: Fermentation operator, Maintenance and Instrumentation Technician, Production Supervisor, Process Superintendent, assistant to the Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager. He worked in the original LysinePlant, an expansion (CG7), food grade production and maintenance operations over the years. Under his leadership in the maintenance department, an energy conservation was initiated, and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maintain X) program was put into place. Kenny was scheduled to retire in April 2025 and would have been the last of the initial team members to retire. When Kenny wasn't hard at work, he also loved fishing, hunting, shooting guns and tinkering but most of all, he loved spending time with his growing family. Survivors include his wife, Donna Kay Ross; three sons, Duncan (Madison) Ross, Cole Ross, and Devin (Megan) Ross; mother, Virginia Ross; two brothers, Tim (Georgie) Ross and Kevin Ross; two sisters, Regina Sander and Cindy Ross; mother-in-law, Mary Todt; granddaughter, Sutton Ross and a grandson expected in late May. Kenny is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Ross; brother, Steve Ross; sister, Robin Ross; brother-in-law, Kevin Sander; sister-in-law, Sandy Todt; and father-in-law, Bob Todt. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Monday, March 17, 2025, at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with Fr. Daniel Belken officiating The visitation will follow the service at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, PO Box 28566, Saint Louis, MO 63146. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth Ross

August 1, 1963 - March 11, 2025