Kenneth Wayne Shrum

Kenneth Wayne Shrum, 86, of Marble Hill, passed away at his home on September 20, 2024. Kenny was born on March 22, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, to the late Phillip and Marie (Conrad) Shrum. He was a 1955 graduate of Lutesville High School.

After high school, Kenny obtained a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri of Mines and Metallurgy in 1959. In 1962, he finished his degree and achieved a Bachelor of Laws. Kenny was admitted to the Missouri Bar on May 4, 1963, then was elected Bollinger County Prosecuting Attorney 1964 to 1986. He was the city attorney for Fredericktown from 1967 to 1989. Mr. Shrum was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District on May 1, 1990, then retired August 31, 2006, after 16 years of service.

Kenny and Jo Ann Hansen were married on October 14, 1960. They celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2023. They worked together, stood beside one another and raised their four children: Gary, Renee, Polly and Katie.

Kenneth liked to farm and raise cattle. He was a St. Louis Cardinals fan and supported all the Woodland Cardinals teams. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. The grandkids held a special place in Kenny’s heart; however nothing would light up his world like the great grandkids did.  

He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years: Jo Ann Shrum; son: Gary (Pat) Shrum; daughters: Renee Cook, Katie Shrum; grandchildren: Jennifer (Randy( Mayfield, Kyle (Susan) Cook, Lotte (Luke) Johnson, Kaitlin (Joseph) Stevens, Kendra (Michael) Lincoln, Jerrod (Amanda) Pinkley, Jessica Allison, great grandchildren: Kase, Kolton, Kade and Klara Johnson, Halley, Benton, Barrett and Lettie Lincoln, Joanna, Declan, Silas and Beau Pinkley, Lane Stevens, Alayah and Caiden Allison, Shakota (Alex) Robinson, Katy Bass, Zoie Cook; great great grandchildren: Lakelynn Bass.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Polly McCormick; sisters: Sandy Scott and Kathy Husk.

Services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Creekside Faith Fellowship in Marble Hill. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Tim Zych officiating.

In leui of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Marble Hill Optimist Club, American Cancer Society or Creekside Faith Fellowship Church.  

The Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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