Obit: Severson, Kenneth L “Ken” #2 (1949 - 2017)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

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

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/22/2017

Severson, Kenneth Lester “Ken” (15 June 1949 – 18 February 2017)

Kenneth L. “Ken” Severson, 67, of Greenwood passed away at his home Saturday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Kenneth Lester Severson was born June 15, 1949, in Greenwood to Lester and Helen (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 was united in marriage to Joan I. Rakovec 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 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.

Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday Feb. 24, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood with Rev. Steve Brice officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, Friday, from 2 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Cuddie Funeral Home of Greenwood is assisting the family with arrangements.