George Kenneth "Ken" Leivers, age 71, US Navy Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband of Annette Plettau. Loving father of Jaime (Sarab) Leivers. Cherished grandfather of Ella Marie and Alexander. Dear brother of Elaine Strous, Frances MacNeil, Darlow Safley and Ray Caldwell. Fond brother-in-law of Richard Plettau, Jeff (late Jinny) Plettau and Cary (Laurie) Plettau. Loving uncle of many.

Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica for 20 years.

Visitation Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400