Kenneth Doles, 57, of Shalersville, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home.
He was born January 20, 1957 in Cleveland to Andrew and Margaret (Huslein) Doles. Ken retired as a Research Technician at Saint-Gobain. He was a founding member of and guitarist for the Christian rock band, Witness, for 25 years. His love of music inspired him to rebuild guitars and to build hand rubbed, hand wired custom tube amplifiers.
He is survived by his wife, Robin (Leavitt), whom he married on August 4, 1977; sons, Bradley (Amy) Doles of San Antonio, TX and Josiah Doles of Ravenna; grandchildren, Levi Doles, Karis Doles, and Emberlee Doles of Texas; grandchildren, Layla Doles and Quentin Doles of Ravenna; and siblings, Mary Ann (Robert) Dorazewski of Bedford and Robert (Marge) Doles of Macedonia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Doles; and his brother, William Doles.
Calling hours will be held 6-9 PM Sunday, November 30th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent where funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, December 1st with Rev. Matthew Skifstad officiating. Burial will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery.