Hey Tom, actually I believe that Ken is still around, and in his 90s.
Stopped into a smith in the Danbury CT area who had done quite a bit of work for him. Sure enough, there was their pic together, a rifle in the shop for repair was his, etc.
Unless something has happened in the past few 6 months or so, he is still around.
I was surprised too. Apparantly he stops into the shop from time to time.

The name of the smith if I remember correctly is Richie Ruggerio. If I can find his card I will attach the # as he has been doing chambering for him for some time.

Tom