NORWAY — Kenneth C. “Skip” Dullea Jr., 81, of Norway Lake, died Jan. 25, at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 10, 1930, in Portland, to Kenneth Sr. and Marion Dullea. He lived the past 18 years in the family homestead on Harrison Road, where his grandparents, Daniel and Dorothy Dullea had raised their family.

After graduating from Norway High School in 1950, he took the bus cross-country to California, where he attended Cal Aero Tech, Los Angeles City College and UCLA. His studies were suspended briefly when he was drafted to the Army at Valley Forge in 1954. After serving for two years as a computer operator, he returned to civilian life and received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s in structural analysis.

After graduation, Kenneth remained in Southern California, where he worked for 31 years as an aerospace engineer on projects that included the Apollo, Mercury and space shuttle programs. He enjoyed telling others “sometimes it does take a rocket scientist.” Even after retirement, he enjoyed managing home improvement projects and would often quote his favorite “A-Team” character that he “loves it when a plan comes together.” He also enjoyed tinkering with his antique model airplane engine collection.

Kenneth was an active member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Glendale, Calif., where he met his wife, Marcy. He most recently attended Windham Assembly of God Church and loved to sing in the choir. He was a member of the Stone-Smart American Legion Post 82 in Norway and served as the adjutant for the last two years.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Marcella Dullea; his three children, Kenneth C. Dullea III of Madison, Wis., son of Aletha “Jan” Dullea, Melissa Dullea and husband, Harry Tsai, of Somerville, Mass., and Christine (Dullea) Winders and her husband, Christopher, of Quincy, Mass., daughters of Marcella Dullea; grandson, Gibson Dullea; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Shirley Weirauch.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.