Ralph Edward (Ed) Kenyon, of 17520 Tuxpan Lane, Punt Gorda passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, after a recovery from a fall and broken ribs.  He was staying at the Port Charlette Re-Habilitation Center and looking forward to living in assisted care until he was well enough to return home.

Ed was born in St Clair, Michigan on April 12, 1937, and was married to Carole G. Kenyon, who was born in California, and were married for 59 years.  They are shown in their St Clair High School yearbook as “cutest couple” and dated all through separate Michigan colleges until they married.  Ed has lived in Port Charlette since 1991.  Ed was an avid outdoorsman, growing up waterfowl hunting and fishing and loved fishing Charlotte Harbor for snook and redfish.  Eds entire professional career was spent with (the former) General Foods Corporation where he earned multiple patents, including a first for freeze dried fruit in cereal, Shake-and Bake coatings, Stove-top stuffing, and Jello products.

He is survived by his son, Ron Kenyon and wife Leah of Atlanta, Georgia, daughter Laura Kesler, husband Charlie, grandchildren Jonathan and Christopher of Naperville, Illinois, and brother Bill Kenyon of San Antonio, Texas.  Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carole in April of 2019.

No public services are planned at this time.  Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family.  Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.