Obit: Severson, Kenneth L. "Ken" (1949 – 2017)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Severson, Thomas, Rakovec, Gosse, Mitte, Much

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 02/15/2017

Severson, Kenneth L. "Ken" (15 JUN 1949 – 18 FEB 2017)

Kenneth L. “Ken” Severson, 67, Greenwood, passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 2 p.m. until time of service.

Kenneth Lester Severson was born on June 15, 1949, in Greenwood, to Lester and Helen (nee Thomas) Severson. He was raised on the family farm in the town of Beaver and graduated from Loyal High School in 1968. Ken entered the U.S. Army in August 1969 and served until his honorable discharge in August 1971. He married Joan I. Rakovec on April 22, 1972, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. They lived in Stratford for four years then moved to the Unity/ Riplinger area. In 1979, Ken started his own construction business, K&J Severson Construction, which he operated until the time of his death. He had many interests, but especially loved spending time with his family and friends. At 12 years old, he began making maple syrup with his father and grandfather. In 2003, he and his wife built their home in that very woods. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping very much. Ken was a member of the The Wildcat Bear Hunters. He spent much of his free time in the woods with his hounds, on the river bank, or on the lake. He especially enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren his knowledge, love, and enjoyment of hunting and the outdoors.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Joan, of Greenwood; two daughters: Glynda (Jeremy) Gosse of Colby, and Tara (Bill) Mitte of Greenwood; five grandchildren: Damon (Kelly) Severson, Cassie and Katrina Gosse, and Parker and Tiffany Mitte; his parents: Lester and Helen Severson of Greenwood; one sister: Kathy (Richard) Much of Greenwood; two brothers: Dale (Kathy) Severson of Curtiss, and Richard Severson of Loyal; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Ken was preceded in death by one brother: Bob Severson; and two sisters-in-law: Lisa Severson and June Severson.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.