Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Kafer, Founder of Pontiac RV, Has Passed – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) informed its membership that Kenneth (Kenny) Kafer, founder of Pontiac RV in Pontiac, Ill., has passed away at his Arizona home. Founded in 1980 by Ken & Gail Kafer, Pontiac RV now has three generations of the Kafer family on its staff.
Ken was an avid golfer, traveler, and entrepreneur. He loved to have a putter in his hands shooting for “birdie” at Indian Creek Country Club in Illinois and at Alta Mesa Golf Course in Arizona, his home courses. However, his faith and love for family trumped all other aspects in his life. He is survived by his wife Bernie; children Kent (Amy) Kafer, Kevin (April) Kafer, and Courtney (Mark) Farrell; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several step children and step grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Fairbury IL, with a visitation on Wednesday, February 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Duffy-Pils Funeral Home, 100 W. Maple St., Fairbury, IL 61739. A Celebration of Life will be held later in Mesa AZ. Memorials will be donated to Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County and SELCAS. An online registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
