Obit: Happli, Kenneth J. (1928 - 2013)
Contact:
Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Dulak, Gerlach, Happli,
Heise, Knauf, Maguire, Schmidt, Utecht, Weisenberger
----Source: The
Record - Review (Abbotsford, WI) 11/13/2013
Happli, Kenneth J. (13 APR
1928 - 4 NOV 2013)
Kenneth J. Happli, 85, Marathon, died Monday, Nov. 4,
2013, at Marathon Assisted Living, under the care of Interim Hospice and
Palliative Care.
He was born April 13, 1928, in the town of Green Valley,
son of the late John and Elizabeth (Maguire) Happli.
For many years, Ken
drove truck and hauled milk for Alex Karlen Trucking, Ewald Weinkauf Trucking,
Ray Beilke Trucking, Roger Bergs Trucking and Zastrow Trucking. He also worked
for Marathon Electric in Wausau, until his retirement.
Among his favorite
pastimes, he enjoyed attending draft horse shows and horse pulls. Ken had the
ability to strike up a conversation and share stories with anyone and truly
loved visiting with people. Most of all, he loved spending time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include three children,
Sandy (Gary) Utecht, Marathon, Randy (Joy) Happli, Wausau, and Jean (Dennis)
Weisenberger, Marathon; nine grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Dulak, Brad (Jessi)
Utecht, Melissa (Lowell) Heise, Andy (Debbie) Happli, Brian (Nakia) Happli,
Trish Happli, Wendi (Ryan) Gerlach, Chad (Ashley) Weisenberger and Lee (Ashley
Schmidt) Weisenberger; 14 great-grandchildren, Alexis, Brenna, Mason, Dane,
Trever, Brody, David, Markel, Elmer, Gabriel, Jordan, Desirae, Hugh and Cole;
two sisters-in-law, Isy Happli and Marlene Happli, both of Mosinee; and many
nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by
three brothers, Don, Jimmy and Jack Happli; and one infant sister, Mary Jean
Happli.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013,
at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. Deacon Leroy Knauf will preside.
Friends may call on Saturday from noon until time of services at the funeral
home.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Ann and the
staff at Marathon Assisted Living for the wonderful care and support given to
Ken and his family.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.petersonkraemer.com.