Here we are on the doorstep of NCAA March Madness 2024, and, of course, Ken Misener is on my mind. As most who knew him are aware, Ken was the fearless (and highly organized) leader of the KPIX bracket challenge each season, and kept that community together for, well, I'm actually not sure how long, but I know I participated for many years after I left the CBS 5 team, and that many others did likewise! Ken's wonderful enthusiasm and good humor were infectious, and especially so in the writers' bullpen at 2:00am, when his positive spirit was much needed by the rest of us on the morning show crew. His generosity was a special gift, and I am forever grateful to have known Ken as a colleague and a friend. Thinking of you, good buddy, and sending every good wish your way from 'the West Bay.'

I can't believe you've been gone for almost 3 years. I think of you often and miss you always.

Love,
Hel

Ken will truly be missed.  Ken always put his heart into his work and made sure his coworkers had fun on and off the job. He cared about people and always wanted people to be happy and most importantly, laugh.  God bless you Ken and my prayers are with you and your family. 

Truly,
Kelly Peterson 

I met Ken in 2002 when I began producing the morning newscasts at KPIX in San Francisco, where Ken was a veteran writer. Ken was easily one of the nicest, coolest and quirkiest co-workers I ever knew in TV news. Whenever I think of Ken, I smile. He made me laugh a lot. 
As a native of San Jose, Ken was adamant about never referring to San Jose/Santa Clara as the "South Bay." if you did, he would instantly bellow "No such place!" He would even take the dreaded phrase out of scripts and refused to acknowledge that a 'South Bay' existed, except for the one in Southern California. If you used "South Bay" in a sentence, he might ask, "so is San Francisco the 'West Bay'??. He would also try to and often succeeded in secretly sneaking words like “donnybrook", "ruffian," "hooligan," "scofflaw" and "ne'er-do-well" into scripts.
Working the overnight shift creates special bonds in TV newsrooms, and that was certainly the case at KPIX. Ken was a big part of that, always turning up the accordian-driven 'World News Polka' full blast during ABC'S  overnight "World News Now" as we worked in the newsroom in the dead of night. That always got everybody up and moving! What I remember about working with Ken more than anything, was laughing. We all laughed a lot. He was so good natured and found humor in so many things. Working the overnight shift wasn't easy, but working with Ken and our overnight KPIX family was one of the happiest times of my TV news career.  We also did work we were very proud of. Ken was a total pro. Ken & I also enjoyed going to A’s & Sharks games and concerts. Each spring, i looked forward to receiving Ken's email invitation to join his CBS March Madness Bracket. The password was always "horsefeathers." I shall greatly miss that ritual every spring. I'll greatly miss Ken.
Above all, Ken was a very kind and gentle person who liked to have fun and make others smile. He certainly succeeded  in that department. He will be deeply missed.

I worked with him when I was the morning traffic anchor in the late 90s.   I remember my first week at KPIX, he made it a point to introduce myself and offer help. Ken was one of the kindest and most gentle personalities in the newsroom. He always greeted me with a big smile and we made a point to include "San José not South Bay" in our chats. He was a San Jose boy through and through. He was loved by many and will be missed. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his family.  

RIP, my oldest friend. There are too many memories to list, but you were an important part of my life for many, many years. I will never forget you. I know your insane-sounding laugh is echoing through Heaven, and I'm sure you've bestowed many nicknames already. 

Much love,
Hel

OBITUARIO

Kenneth Daniel Misener

24 abril, 1964 – 19 junio, 2020

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