Ken was born December 6, 1947, in Grafton, ND, to Vernon “Jack” and Nevada (Marshall) Ault. He grew up on the family farm near Cavalier, ND, and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1965. After school Ken joined the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. After his service, he returned home to farm. On May 20, 1967, Ken married Carol Storey. He worked at Cavalier Implement for 25 years and worked for Wayne Ratchenski Farm until his retirement in 2015.
Ken loved being outdoors especially gardening, mowing, hunting, fishing. He also enjoyed bowling.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; children; Julie (Kirk) Morrison, Neche, ND; Jamie Ault and Kevin (Laura) Ault, all of Cavalier, ND; Ryan (Erin) Ault, Wallace, ID; grandchildren: Olivia, Veronica, Zachary Ault; Kenrik Morrison; Abby Johnson, Johnny Gregg, and Aiden Ault; sisters: Sherry (Russell) Hannesson and Mary Moore; sisters-in-law: Marilyn (Kevin) Shephard, Linday Storey (Dale Brown); brother-in-law, Jack Carignan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Jerry and Dwite.