Kenneth D. Thomas, 76 of Elroy, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Elroy Health Services, Elroy. He was born on February 12, 1950, to Berten and Velma (Worthington) Thomas in Sparta, Wisconsin. Kenny attended Royall High School in Elroy. Kenny had a quiet disposition and found great joy in tinkering with electronics and computers. He enjoyed playing cards and especially enjoyed attending auctions, browsing rummage sales, and visiting Goodwill stores, where he searched for discarded electronic devices to repair and repurpose.
He is survived by his siblings, Ruby Downing of Elroy and James (DeEtte) Thomas of Richland Center. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life and sharing of memories service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM Faith Independent Baptist Church, 501 E. South Street, Ontario, with luncheon to follow until 1:00 PM. Pastor Mike Gjefle will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited for visitation at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.
Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered by visiting http://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com