Ken A. Brooks, age 76 of Eastlake, peacefully passed away August 4th, 2025 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland surrounded by his family. He was born February 21st, 1949 in Cleveland, to the late Ken and Jeanette Brooks.
Ken retired in 2012 as a Tool Builder for Stanley Tools after 31 years of service.
Ken was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. He was a member of the Lakeshore Live Steamers at Penitentiary Glen in Kirtland. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Ken was the loving husband of 58 years to Belinda Brooks (nee Bruce); beloved father of David Brooks and Keri (Joe Shaeffer) Brooks; dearest grandfather of Annie, Gracie and Ryan; brother of JoAnne Brooks; son-in-law of the late Annie Kaiser; brother-in-law of Rosemarie (Bill) Krause, Darlene (Bob–deceased) Eden and the late Michael (Rita) Bruce; uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The Brooks family will receive family and friends from 4:00 – 6:30 PM Sunday, August 10th, 2025 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30PM Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lakeshore Live Steamers, 9087 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor OH 44060.
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13 Replies to “Ken A. Brooks”
Rest in heaven Ken! You will be so sadly missed but we know you will be watching from above!
Belinda, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed to have known and been a friend of Ken’s. He will be dearly missed!
Ken was a great guy! My condolences to his family during this difficult time. Big hug to you all. ❤️
so very sorry for your loss but now he’s out of pain and he’s at peace
Ken was a one of a kind, irreplaceable man. He was beloved member of the Lakeshore Live Steamers. He will be dearly missed. Love, thoughts and prayers for the entire Brooks family.
To the Brooks Family, Growing up in the neighborhood was a treasured experience and your family was a part of that. I wish the Brooks Family comfort at this time and pray for happy days in the future for all. God Bless.
Annie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your papa, I miss my pop-pop too.
Ken was truly an amazing man. You hardly ever seen him upset and he always had your back no matter what. He was a loyal member of the Lake Shore Live Steamers and always brought out the good in people. I can surely say this, he was a very strong man, because he hid any personal things very well. I as well many of the members will surely miss him. Knowing Ken he’s already got track plan ideas to share with the rest of our dearly departed Lake Shore members. May he be at peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ken’s family at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man and so loved. Praying for you always. Sending all my love your way.
We will miss his smiles and train stories.
Much love and hugs
Belinda, so very sorry to hear about Ken and your mom.our prayers are with you.
You all are in our prayers!
Belinda, so very sorry for your loss, many prayers and thoughts to you and your family, May Ken rest in peace.
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