Kenneth Thomas Edlebeck

Kenneth T. Edlebeck, 85, Green Bay, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 3, 2015, at a local care facility. Born Oct. 21, 1929, in Goodman, he is the son of the late James and Katherine (Wesley) Edlebeck. Ken is a graduate of Goodman High School, Class of ‘50. He faithfully served his country for 8 years in the National Guard, as a 90th Gunner in a Tank Command #426 32nd Division. Ken married Patricia Ann Smith on June 14, 1952, at Saints Peter and Paul Church and she preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 1992. Ken worked for 36 years at Procter and Gamble as a machine tender. He was a charter member of Nativity Church and his faith was very important to him throughout his entire life. Ken will be remembered for his enjoyment of woodworking, fishing, hunting, and spending time at the cottage up north.

Ken is survived by five children and their spouses, Bill (Julie), Paul (Jackie) Edlebeck all of Green Bay, Ellen (Greg) Scharenbroch, of Appleton, Colleen (special friend, Julie Wiesner) Edlebeck, and Todd (Julie) Edlebeck all of Green Bay; seven grandchildren, Kari (Dustin) Anderson, Nathan (Jenn) Edlebeck, Jamie (Neil) Janssen, Ryan (Amy) Edlebeck, Rebecca Scharenbroch, Matthew Edlebeck, and Zach Edlebeck; three great-grandchildren, Keaton and Claire Janssen, and Mason Edlebeck; three sisters-in-law, Helen Edlebeck, Rosemary Schimmel, and Carol Smith; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law; wife, Pat; one granddaughter, Kayla Edelbeck; brothers and sisters; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Visitation at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 2270 S. Oneida Street, Wed. Sept. 9, from 9am until the time of the funeral. Memorial Mass, 11am, Wed. at the church with Rev. Jack Harper officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Goodman, WI. Malcore (West) Funeral Home is serving the family.

The family extends a special thank you to the caring and loving staffs of Angel’s Touch and Heartland Hospice.