Ken graduated from Missouri Valley College in 1959. Under the leadership of Coach Volney Ashford, Ken earned four letters in football, four letters in track, and one letter in basketball. During his football career Ken participated in three bowl games, the Tangerine (twice), and the Mineral Bowl, and was selected as an NAIA All-American which led to him being drafted by the Chicago Bears. Ken also participated on the track and field team that qualified for the NAIA Championships in California.
Ken and his wife Connie reside in Moberly, Missouri where he is the Head Football Coach at Moberly High School. Ken and his wife have five children Ron, David, Tracy, Karl, and Lee Anne.