Kenneth Antrim Altig

Kenneth Antrim Altig

June 24, 1929 – August 27, 2026

Kenneth Antrim Altig, son of William Campbell Altig and Edna (Antrim) Altig of South Dakota passed away on August 27, 2026, due to complications from a recent surgery.

Ken was born in Greenleaf Idaho on June 24th, 1929, and was the youngest of 7 siblings.

He married Shirley Sparks in 1953, and they had 66 wonderful years together before her passing in 2019.

Ken is survived by his three sons: Rick (Stephanie) Altig of Middleton, ID, Steven (Robin) Altig of Kenai, AK, and Bruce (Stacey) Altig of Meridian, ID.

Three grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Kenneth was in the U.S. Army (PFC) and stationed in Japan during the Korean War in 1951-1952. After returning home and marrying Shirley, they moved around Idaho for Ken’s job with Monroe Systems where he was an office machine install and repair technician.

He and Shirley spent their retirement years traveling the United States with their trailer and wintering in Arizona.

Service will be held September 10th, 11:00am at the Veterans Cemetery.