Jan 4, 1949 — Oct 11, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Post was born to Ruth and Lloyd Post of Blue Hill, Nebraska on January 4th, 1949. He was later joined by younger brother Ronald. Ken grew up on a farm and enjoyed 4-H, football, and was honored as the Boys State representative for his high school. Ken met his wife Colleen at Omaha’s C.E. School of Commerce in 1967 and the two were wed on September 20, 1968. Five children joined this union; Kimberly Ann, Steven Wayne, Joseph Ryan, Daniel James, and Carol Jean. Ken worked professionally as an accountant and proudly earned his B.S.B.A at UNO. Ken enjoyed volunteering in his community by leading Boy Scout Troop 383. He participated and served in many groups at St. James Parish, including decades serving as the treasurer of the SJEA Youth Soccer Club, golf with the St. James' team and 55 and Alive!. Ken and Colleen were blessed with 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Visitation 9:30 - 10:30 AM at church; Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Thursday (10/15/2026) at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE with luncheon to follow; Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lohrville, Iowa at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, our family requests donations be sent directly to St. James Church or the SJEA soccer club to support future athletes in Ken’s name.