Kenneth L. Measeck

QUEENSBURY – Kenneth L. Measeck, 90, of Cedar Court, passed away, Saturday, April 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 12, 1924, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Lillian (Hart) Measeck.

Following his graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp., where he proudly served his country.  Upon his honorable discharge, Kenneth continued his education at Oswego State University, where he earned his BA in Industrial Arts.  While attending Oswego State, he met the love of his life, Peggy Smith.  They were married in Port Byron, on July 16, 1949 and soon after, Kenneth began his teaching career in Earlville.   While teaching during the day, he went to school at night and earned his Master’s Degree from Colgate University.  Four years and two children later, Kenneth moved to Glens Falls and started teaching at Glens Falls High School, later becoming Vice Principal.  After 15 years in Glens Falls, he ended his career in education as director of pupil personal services at BOCES, where he worked for eleven years, retiring in 1979.

Kenneth was a member of the New York State Teachers Association, the New York State School Guidance Counselor’s  Association, the National Education Association and the Boy Scout Council.  Also, he was a past President of the Glens Falls School Teachers Association and the Eastern Zone Teachers Association.

Kenneth was an excellent craftsman and a perfectionist, who built four beautiful homes, exquisite jewelry  and fine furniture.  He was an excellent teacher, who made a difference in the lives his many students. But, the center of Kenneth’s life was his family.  He was a devoted husband, patient father and loving grandfather and great grandfather.  His family always came first.  Kenneth was a gentle man, who was kind, caring, loving and devoted not only to his family but to all the children he touched during his long career in education.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister in law, Elaine Measeck and his brother in law, Kenneth Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Peggy Measeck of Queensbury; his two children, John Measeck and his wife, Nikki of Warrensburg and Joan Jeffords and her husband, Robert of Greenwich; his five grandchildren, Ian Measeck and his wife, Sarah, Lindsey Measeck, Regan Jeffords,  Logan Bouchard and her husband, Norm and Kendra Kelly and her husband, Eric;  six great grandchildren, Charlotte, Lucy, Colin, Cooper, Shea and Nora; his brother, Leonard G. Measeck and his wife, Shirley of Lake George and Roger D. Measeck of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am on Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Thomas E. Konopka, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.