Kenneth L. Pfautz, 88, of Harrisburg passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at Arden Courts in Harrisburg. He was the loving husband of Paula A. (Wamsher) Pfautz to whom he was married for 64 years.

Born in Cleona, PA he was a son of the late Rev. Paul P. Pfautz and Mae (Imboden) Pfautz.

Ken worked for Hershey Foods for 42 years as a staff scientist developing many of the recipes used for Hershey’s Chocolate and enjoyed taking care of his house and yard and spending time with his family. He served in the US Army during Korea and will be missed by his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife Paula, are his son Scott Pfautz and wife Nell; four grandchildren Julie Seward, Jason Pfautz, Jeremy Nace, and Jessica Nugent; seven great-grandchildren Novalie Seward, Samuel Seward, June Seward, Mabel Seward, Owen Nugent, Logan Nugent, and Emma Nugent.

Ken was preceded in death by his daughter Joni Pfautz and his six siblings.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 2 PM from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. A procession will be forming at 1:20 PM at the Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 618 E. Main St. Annville for those wishing to attend.