Reunited with his beloved wife Betsy on March 21, 2024, at age 75. Ken was born in Manitowoc on July 13, 1948. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. In August of 1974, he married his wife Betsy. He went on to have a successful career as an auditor and retired from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services. Ken liked spending time with his friends and playing poker. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially up north.

Ken is survived by his sisters Darlene (Roger) Meissner and their children Scott Meissner and Robin (Tom) Nau, and Gloria (Karl) Schroeder and their children Sharon Kraftcheck and Sheila Archambault; special friends Angie and Kevin Cerkas and their children Ben, Elliot, and Sam Cerkas. He is also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place at Harrigan Parkside Crematory Chapel. The family will greet relatives and friends during a visitation at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, on Sunday, April 7, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The service will be held at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will follow at Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, located on the south property of Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.