Kenneth "Ken"

John Britzke

Kenneth "Ken" J. Britzke, 70, of Lake Mills, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center.

He was born on May 26, 1953, to the late Russell and Marian (Heller) Britzke.

He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School Class of 1971.

Ken married Laurie Topel of Lake Mills at the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church on September 2, 1978.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Ken was a proud dairy farmer and milk hauler in his later years. He believed in hard work. Spending time with his family, grandkids, and siblings was among his favorites. Ken immensely enjoyed fall field work with his International 1086 tractor during his younger years.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie; children Tracy (Matthew) Brandel, Doug (Michelle) Britzke, and Cathy Britzke; grandchildren, Colton Brandel, Ashley Brandel, Katie Brandel, Justin Brandel, Landon Britzke, Jackson Britzke, Clayton Nowosel, Charlotte Nowosel; siblings Wayne (Barb) Britzke, Ann (Sheri Marr) Britzke, Bette Britzke; sister-in-law Jane (Steve) Schmidt; brother-in-law Bob (Christine) Topel; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Ann Hoeft.

Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

Memorial services for immediate family will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, WI.

A private family burial will take place at the Kroghville Cemetery at a later date.

The family would like to thank the ICU team at Fort Health Care and Rainbow Hospice for Ken's exceptional care.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the family.

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