Kenneth Stegemeyer

Ken was born January 12, 1922 in the Township of New Lyme near Sparta, WI to William and Gladys (Reitan) Stegemeyer.

He attended local schools and served his country in the US Army from 1941 to 1945, stationed in England, France, and Belgium.

On June 28, 1947 Ken and Marie Dortman were united in marriage at Zion United Church of Christ in Sheboygan. Marie preceded him in death on May 6, 1974.

On December 9, 1976 Ken married Eleanor M. (Kersten) Provost. Together they ran one of the first charter fishing businesses in Sheboygan on Lake Michigan from their boat, “The Orion” for twenty years, which was the highlight of their life. After retirement Ken and Eleanor wintered in Texas, where they enjoyed selling pecans and honey at a flea market in Brownsville on the weekends. Eleanor preceded him in death on July 8, 2006.

Over the years Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending great times with family and friends.

Ken is survived by two daughters, Georgette Bruss of Gilbert, AZ and Margaret (Gary) Grunow of Plymouth, WI; his daughter-in-law, Barbara Stegemeyer of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wives, Marie and Eleanor, he was preceded in death by an infant son; his son, Bernhard Stegemeyer; one brother, Bernhard Stegemeyer; and one sister, Lillian Raml.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Ballhorn Chapels. A time of visitation and support will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery on Friday morning.

Ken’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the excellent staff at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls as well as the staffs at St. Nicholas Hospital and Heartland Hospice Care for their kindness and support.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

Ken will always be remembered for his tall fish tales.

Arrangements under the direction of Ballhorn Chapels, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.