Kenneth Allan Dvorak

Kenneth Allan Dvorak, age 67, of Atwater, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Kenneth was born in Warren, OH to the late Bernard and Dorothy (Rodgers) Dvorak.

Ken was an avid drag racer of a 1967 “Buckwheat” Ford Fairlane. He loved drag racing with UMTR (United Manual Transmission Racers). He would often joke that he had his race car longer than his wife.

Ken recently retired and enjoyed working in his yard and traveling with his wife. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by wife, Theresa Dvorak; sons, Brian Dvorak (Amy), Matthew Dvorak (Elizabeth); grandchildren Madelyn and Landon Dvorak; mother-in-law, Helen Orgovan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Dorothy Dvorak and father-in-law Paul Orgovan.

Calling hours will be held 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. John Neumann Parish at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Road, Mogadore, OH 44260.  Followed by Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated 11:00 AM with Fr. Zachary Coulter as Celebrant. Memorials may be made to DRAW (Drag Racer Association of Women) 4 Hance Drive, Charlestown, Illinois 61920.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.