Obit: Freiboth, Kenneth C. (1948 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Celske, DePledge, Freiboth, Kubichek, Rush, Schlesner, Stahnke, Uljanec

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 12/17/2017

Freiboth, Kenneth “Ken” C. (19 APR 1948 - 14 DEC 2017)

Kenneth “Ken” C. Freiboth, 69, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, Dec.14, 2017 at the Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

Kenneth, the son of the late Arthur and Pearl (Stahnke) Freiboth, was born on April 19, 1948 in Medford. He grew up in Rib Lake, where he graduated from high school in 1966. Kenneth went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1967-1973.

Upon his discharge, Kenneth moved to Milwaukee where he started his own trucking business called Freiboth Trucking. He later sold his business and drove truck for Consolidated Freightways until their closing. During that time, Kenneth was united in marriage to Susan Larson on June 20, 1998 in Dorchester. The couple resided in Clintonville. In 2002 Kenneth drove for Kohel Interstate Transport for a period of time prior to his eventual retirement.

Kenneth had a passion for the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He spent a lot of time on the Wolf River near Weyauwega during the spring run and enjoyed trout fishing as well. Kenneth will be remembered as an easy going guy who had lots of friends.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Susan; children and grandchildren, Stephanie (Anthony) Uljanec of South Milwaukee and their children Abby, Elli, and Tony, Aaron (Alicia) Freiboth of Oconomowoc, Catherine (Tavis) Schlesner of Lake Mills and their son, Tavin, Carey (Ellen) Celske, Jr. of New London and their children Jasper and Gemma, Christopher Celske of Hilbert and his son Wesley Rush; brothers, Allen (Marie) Freiboth and William (Diane) Freiboth; friends; relatives; and all the Kubichek cousins.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Gloria DePledge.

Per Kenneth’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. His family would like to thank the Theda Care Cancer Center, Dr. Badine, Dr. Duffy, Theda Care Hospice and all of the nursing staff of the oncology inpatient department of the Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.