Kenneth "Kenny" Scott Plehn, 43, passed away on October 6, 2026, due to complications from Type 1 diabetes, according to obituaries from Legacy.com and Castle Valley Funerals & Cremations. The Wellington, Utah, resident will be memorialized during services scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel.
Upcoming Memorial Services
Plehn's memorial services are set to take place on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 935 East Main Street in Wellington. The services will begin with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. at the Wellington City Cemetery, located on Cemetery Road.
Family and Heritage
Born on Oct. 18, 1982, in Merriam, Kansas, Plehn was the sixth of seven children born to Mark and Kaye Plehn. His family members include his sisters, Meredith Plehn and Melanie Swanson, and his brothers, David Jonathan, Robb, and Rick. His surviving siblings include David (Jody) Jonathan, Robb (Kara), and Rick (Alicia).
Education and Career
Plehn was raised in Sandy, Utah, and attended Jordan High School. According to his obituary, he was known for his participation in the school choir and for developing lasting friendships during his time there. He earned a degree in visual design in 2018, a field that allowed him to combine his interests in art, comics, and movies.
Personal Passions
A lifelong enthusiast of superheroes, Plehn was frequently associated with the icon Batman. His family noted that he was rarely seen without a Batman logo on his person. Beyond his interest in comics, Plehn was known for his hobbies, which included building Gundam models, cooking, and singing karaoke.
Legacy and Survivors
Plehn is survived by four children: Dante Jude Plehn, Kairi Mackenzie Courtney, Roxas Alexander Plehn, and Axel (Hunter) Phoenix Plehn. His family members described him as an individual who remained optimistic despite facing significant personal and physical challenges in his later years.
Final Arrangements
Arrangements for the funeral and interment are being handled by Castle Valley Funerals & Cremations. The family has made arrangements for those wishing to honor Plehn's memory to plant trees in his name or send flowers to the services.
