Man About Town Manteca - Ken Summers

Episode 7 of the The Man About Town - Manteca podcast, hosted by Aaron Goodwin, titled "Man About Town Manteca - Ken Summers" was published on August 12, 2021 and runs 81 minutes.

August 12, 2021 ·81m · The Man About Town - Manteca

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Summary

Ken’s great-grandfather, Pearson Leroy Fry, and grandfather Paul Fry Sr., founded the P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home in Manteca in 1932, Ken has faithfully served as the fourth-generation Funeral Director and now as Managing Partner of the Funeral Home.  Ken began working for his grandmother, Lucille Fry, part-time during high school. His part-time job turned full-time in 1986 and he later became the manager in 1997 when Lucille retired. Ken has served thousands of families and always regarded the goodwill and reputation of P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home as second to none. His guiding principles are honesty, integrity, and quality in everything he does. This was instilled in him by his family at a young age. Ken received his AA Degree in Business from Delta College in Stockton and is a California Licensed Funeral Director, Cemetery Manager, and Crematory Manager. Ken also served as past president of the Valley Lode Funeral Directors Association. Besides being active professionally, Ken is also very active in the community. He is a former board member of the Manteca Historical Society and Museum, a past Committee Member of the Manteca Prayer Breakfast, and a past Manteca Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. Ken has been married to his wife, Lynne for over 37 years. Ken and Lynne are both East Union High School Graduates and have lived in Manteca their entire lives. They have two children, Kara Teach (and her husband Jeff) and Kenny Summers. Ken was very involved in competitive softball programs. Ken also coached and sponsored many basketball teams that his son, Kenny participated in. Ken continues to sponsor various High School and Youth Sports programs throughout the community.

Episode Description

Ken began working for his grandmother, Lucille Fry, part-time during high school. His part-time job turned full-time in 1986 and he later became the manager in 1997 when Lucille retired. Ken has served thousands of families and always regarded the goodwill and reputation of P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home as second to none. His guiding principles are honesty, integrity, and quality in everything he does. This was instilled in him by his family at a young age.

Ken received his AA Degree in Business from Delta College in Stockton and is a California Licensed Funeral Director, Cemetery Manager, and Crematory Manager. Ken also served as past president of the Valley Lode Funeral Directors Association. Besides being active professionally, Ken is also very active in the community. He is a former board member of the Manteca Historical Society and Museum, a past Committee Member of the Manteca Prayer Breakfast, and a past Manteca Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.

Ken has been married to his wife, Lynne for over 37 years. Ken and Lynne are both East Union High School Graduates and have lived in Manteca their entire lives. They have two children, Kara Teach (and her husband Jeff) and Kenny Summers. Ken was very involved in competitive softball programs. Ken also coached and sponsored many basketball teams that his son, Kenny participated in. Ken continues to sponsor various High School and Youth Sports programs throughout the community.