Kenneth K.

Kisow

Kenneth K. Kisow, 89, Lake Mills, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 3, 1927 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Irvin and Johanna (Sommer) Kisow.

He was a 1945 graduate of the Lake Mills High School and in August of the same year was inducted into the U.S. Army where he earned his rank of Sergeant and was discharged in 1947.

Ken married the former Karen Hartwig on September 15, 1962 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church.

He had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service from 1947-1982 serving as Postmaster from 1966-1982.

He was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, its Board of Trustees, Treasurer, and Men's Fellowship. He also was a member of the Lake Mills Rotary, Clarence Bean-Warren George Lake Mills American Legion Post #67, and the Lake Mills Fire Department.

He enjoyed picture framing, cutting and carving wood, fishing, hunting, playing basketball in his younger years, watching Badger Basketball (he had been a season ticket holder for over 50 years), being an umpire for little league, a basketball referee, lapidary, singing in the Barbershop chorus, golfing, horse shoe pitching and softball.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Karen of Lake Mills; two children, Kent (Diane) of Sheboygan, Katherine of Eau Claire; six grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Samuel, Benjamin, Kimberly, Brent McNabb; one great grandson, Quentin; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers in infancy, Orville and Oliver, and his stillborn granddaughter, Abbi.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with Rev. Jane Harberg officiating.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. at the church until the time of service.

Private family burial with Military graveside rites will be held at a later date in Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church.

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