Kenneth Max Aldridge

Kenneth Max Aldridge was born on December 15, 1959, to Raymond and Patricia Aldridge in Lincoln Nebraska. Ken grew up with his older brother Raymond Junior as members of a military family. In 1963 the family moved to Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1966 the family moved to Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. They returned to Carswell Air Force Base in 1967 where Ken attended Theodore Willis Elementary School. After moving to Prague, Nebraska in 1970, the family settled in Lincoln, Nebraska in January of 1971. They would reside there for the remainder of Ken’s youth. After graduating from Lincoln East High School, Ken went on to hone his mechanical and automotive skills at Southeast Community College. Ken blessed his family and many others through the generous professional and personal use of his expertise. Ken would change careers twice in his adult years. First, he worked his way into management and people leadership roles for Lancer Label in the 1990’s. Ken then became a CNA serving and caring for many until retiring in October of 2024. Ken was married to Teresa Marie Leach on August 16 th , 1980. Together they settled in Elkhorn, Nebraska where they raised their three children, Sheri, Megan, and Max. Ken was a devoted family man who was generous, hardworking, sacrificial, and sincere. Ken could often be found attending his children’s many activities, coaching teams, leading scout troops, assisting in vacation bible school, planning activities, teaching his children to drive, and investing time with the church. Ken was known for his inviting and inclusive nature and was very adept at helping everyone feel seen and welcome. He invested in the lives of his grandchildren through many activities, thoughtful gifts, and birthday cookie cakes. Ken passed away at home in October of 2025. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Aldridge, and mother Patricia Aldridge. He is survived by Teresa Aldridge of Elkhorn, Nebraska; children, Sheri Wagner- McDowell (Dave), of Omaha, Nebraska, Megan Perry (Vince) of Omaha, Nebraska, Max Aldridge (Jillian) of Omaha, Nebraska, grandchildren Caine McDowell, Jacob Wagner, Nora McDowell, Simon McDowell, Isaac Perry, Eleanor Aldridge, Amelia Aldridge, Callum Aldridge, brother, Raymond Aldridge Jr. (Beverly) and many beloved nieces and nephews. We thank you for remembering and celebrating Ken’s life with us. May his memory abide with you always. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Kenneth Max Aldridge

December 15, 1959 - October 3, 2025