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A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant, WI, with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia, WI.
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Antioch, IL – Kenneth Philip Petrowski, 69, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born in Wausau, WI, on July 20, 1950, son of the late Philip and Frances (Née: Michalewicz) Petrowski.
Ken graduated high school from St. Francis de Sales Preparatory Seminary in St. Francis, WI. He then attended the University of Houston and University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Ken was a former Vice President & General Manager for the ZF Group, a company that manufactures marine transmissions and torque converters. He enjoyed boating and fishing. Ken also had the vision and talent for remodeling, do-it yourself projects, and maintaining his yard.
Ken is survived by his wife, Joan Petrowski of Antioch, IL; sons, RP (Kelly) Petrowski of Verona, WI; Michael (Karrie) Petrowski of Byron Center, MI; daughter, Meghan Petrowski of Antioch, IL; grandchildren, Harper Petrowski, Rylee Petrowski, Regan Petrowski; brothers, Rodney “Ron” (Sally) Petrowski, Glenn Petrowski; sister, Connie (Randy) Thompson; previous wife, Linda Fonk; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends too numerous to mention.
In addition to his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Petrowski.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant, WI, with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).
Jon Castleman, Kunes Country Ford Antioch says
Ken and his family were faithful customers of Kunes Country Ford of Antioch, IL. From all of us here, and me personally as His Sales Professional, we all would like to send our Condolences to the Family.
Jon Castleman and Kunes Country Ford of Antioch, IL
Dale Michlig says
My cousin Kenny and I spent sometime together when we were youngsters. At that time Kenny stayed at uncle Benny and aunt Agnes on the farm. We played and teased my sister as often as we could. Such wonderful memories, so in my heart and in my mind I say goodbye Ken., may God watch over your family.
Steve Bauman says
To Joan and her family always remember that the class of 1980 has you in their thoughts. Whatever you need call on any of us. Remember Unique but United.
Daryl Gottschalk says
Ken,
Was one one of the Best people I have had the pleasure to know in my lifetime! God will recieve You with.
great Joy!
Daryl Gottschalk
Mike and Jacque Corona says
Sorry again for your lose. I am also sorry we will not be there to help celebrate His life.. We will be in Springfield, MO. To see Michael, Allie, Michael, & Macey
God Bless,
Greg Brust says
I remember Ken from our days at DeSales as a kind and conscientious young man with a laugh and smile that would fill a room, and can only imagine he continued in the same manner throughout his life.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family, friends, and those who got to know him, even for a short period of time.
My deepest condolences,
Greg Brust
DeSales Class of ‘68
Helsinki, Finland
Ann Stokman says
Sorry to hear of the loss
Star Hospice, Gurnee IL says
Star Hospice offers our most deepest condolences. . Please don’t hesitate to call us in time of need. Specially in this most difficult time. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Susanne Carrion, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator
John & Elaine Ross and Family says
May the memories of Ken and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead, and may the comfort of Jesus rest gently upon your heart. God bless you!
Rick & Linda Vanderhoef says
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author unknown
Rick & Linda Vanderhoef
John Jenks says
Bob–Truly very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Rick Latowicz says
I enjoyed working for Ken at Cabelas. He will be missed. Sorry I couldn’t attend, I was on vacation and out of town
Bill Eickelberg says
Joan and Megan, Linda and Family, I am just awestruck with this abbreviated life of such an incredible man. In addition to being a dedicated man to life and its agenda, knowing that there is a Higher Power out there, he did so much in his short time with us. I grieve for your loss as well as recovering from the shock, we who think it is forever, It is in His agenda for us. Please take my concern and emotions as my gift to you. You were there for him also, in all he did. His Seminary years are an extremely precious gift not only for Ken, those years continue inside and stay with him forever. As a similar direction and now later in life, to be reminded of that gift, and be with others that share it is really special. Ken really impresses me with his life choices and to have watched that and then to have worked with him and for him, well just leaves a special feeling inside. Thank you, all, family, friends for sharing him and his talent. May God bless you all in this extremely trying and tough time. Thanks to those who allow us to share these deep feelings with you all. May he rest in peace knowing that he did his best in life…and beyond.