Kenneth James Argintean

Kenneth James Argintean was born May 13, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Theodore Pandy Argintean and Rita Ann (Butkus) Argintean. The family moved from South Omaha to Valley in 1959, where Kenny spent the remainder of his life. As a young boy, Kenny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing with friends. He worked several jobs growing up, such as construction, Dick’s Market, mowing, tree trimming, and the local stockyards. Working on cars was a favorite pastime. He liked being involved in all the school sports activities, with especially fond memories of the basketball team his senior year. He graduated from Valley High School in 1975. Kenny married his high school sweetheart, Judy Raye Odell, on October 7, 1977, and they made their home in Valley. Together, they built a life they loved. To this union, two children were born: Stefanie Ann in 1984, and Brian Theodore in 1987. He began working in track maintenance for Union Pacific Railroad in 1974, while still in high school. Kenny continued working as a conductor for Union Pacific for a mere 43 years, retiring at the age of 60. He also proudly served on the Valley Fire Department for 10 years as Fire Captain. Kenny was also very involved in the health and fitness industry for the majority of his adult life. Kenny’s favorite activities always included Judy by his side, witnessed by their many years of biking, camping, fishing, and hunting together. They also shared many vacations to the beaches of the Caribbean, where snorkeling was a favorite activity. Kenny and Judy loved their Dalmatians, finding new restaurants, home improvement projects, and outdoor adventures to the Grand Canyon, The Tetons, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and skydiving over Napa Valley. Ken was an active member of the United Faith Community Church, and their associated Men’s Group. In 2018, Kenny and Judy went on a wonderful trip with their church to Israel, where they shared an incredible moment of being baptized in the Jordan River. He was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to classic rock, the oldies, country music, and tinkering in the garage. Kenny is preceded in death by his father, Theodore Pandy Argintean. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Judy; daughter Stefanie Ann (Patrick) Llewellyn, and son Brian Theodore (Ashley) Argintean; his mother Rita Ann Argintean; grandchildren: Tristan Jett Llewellyn, Robert James Llewellyn, Mabel Rayelynn Llewellyn and Sophia Jo Argintean; aunt and cousins, and many close, special friends. Kenny was a loving husband, father, son, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Funeral service 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 4 at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Visitation Monday from 12-8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5-8 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to United Faith Community Church, the Valley Volunteer Fire Department, or the Valley Library.

Kenneth James Argintean

May 13, 1957 - March 30, 2023