Kenneth Ray Burnett Jr. passed unexpectedly and left us too soon on April 15, 2025 at age 43. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1981, to Kenneth R. Burnett Sr. and Judith (Espinoza, Koehnke). Kenneth grew up in Chicago from 1981 to 1998 when he moved to Manitowoc,  WI and found his wife Sheena Lynn Heitz in 2003. They married in 2008. Kenneth was a subcontractor and painter at Lee's Color Studio. Some of his work consisted of drywalling, painting, flooring, mudding, and epoxy. Four of the things Kenneth loved the most was to smoke, to work on motorcycles and mopeds, and to relax and play videogames with family. Kenneth loved his kids above all else. Kenneth was the type of person to always goof around and know when to be serious. He was always determined to make sure his kids were okay, and focused on trying to go down the right path and better his life. The most important things to him were his family and those he loved.

Kenneth was the cherished, loving, devoted, inspiring, and awesome father of Mason Burnett, Addison Burnett, Keagan Burnett, Jaxson Burnett, Xander Burnett, and Esmae Burnett. Ken was also the amazing step father to Taylor Naidl and Kylie Naidl; as well as the proud grandpa of Alaia Vianey; loving son of Judith and Ervin Koehnke; cherished, devoted, and loving brother of Jason Burnett and Justin (Suzzette) Burnett. Ken is also loved and cherished, by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Cremation has occurred at Harrigan Parkside Crematory Chapel. A Celebration of Ken's Life will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on May 10, 2025, at 1:00 to - 4:00 p.m. in Manitowoc, WI.

We will love you forever and will never forget you. You left this world too soon, your wings were ready but our hearts weren't. You will forever and always be loved and cherished in our hearts.