Ken Waller (politician)

Ken Waller
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 114th district
In office
January 4, 2023 – August 23, 2025
Preceded byBecky Ruth
Succeeded byto be elected
Personal details
Born(1961-10-26)October 26, 1961
DiedAugust 24, 2025(2025-08-24) (aged 63)
PartyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Missouri–St. Louis

Kenneth Brian Waller (October 26, 1961 – August 24, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the state's 114th House district.[1]

Life and career

Waller was born in Festus, Missouri, on October 26, 1961.[2] He successfully ran for Jefferson County treasurer in 2004.[3] He was elected county clerk in 2018.[4]

In the 2022 Missouri House of Representatives election, Waller was elected in District 114.[5] He was elected to a second term in the 2024 election.

Waller died at his home in Herculaneum, Missouri on August 24, 2025, at the age of 63.[2][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Ken Waller". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. ^ a b "State Representative Ken Waller". Mahn Funeral Homes. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "From Jeffco to Jefferson City: Ken Waller talks about his transition into Missouri House". STLPR. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  4. ^ Gerber, Cameron (2021-11-01). "Jefferson County Clerk Ken Waller seeks Missouri House seat". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  5. ^ "Representative Ken Waller". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  6. ^ Kukuljan, Steph (2025-08-24). "Ken Waller, Jefferson County state rep, dies at 63". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  7. ^ Carbery, Kevin (August 25, 2025). "Longtime elected official and state Rep. Ken Waller dies at 63". Festus, Missouri: Leader. Retrieved August 26, 2025.