Obit: Laube, Kenneth L. (1931 - 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Laube, Abel, Matson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Jun 2020

Laube, Kenneth L. (12 SEP 1931 - 16 JUN 2020)

Kenneth L. Laube, age 88, of Marshfield formerly of Colby, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence in Marshfield.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date at the Riverside Cemetery in Withee, WI.
Ken was born on September 12, 1931 in Chetek, the son of Karl and Laura (Abel) Laube. He was a 1950 graduate of Colby High School. He was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Matson on July 11, 1964 at the First United Church of Christ in Colby. Ken was a rural mail carrier for the Colby Post Office for over 41 years and he also owned a meat processing service in Colby for many years. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Colby and served on the Church Council for many years. Ken was a charter member of the Colby Lions and was on a bowling team for many years. Sharon and Ken spent winters in Mission Texas for twenty years and traveled throughout the USA in their motor home. They also took many trips to Canada with various travel companies. Ken loved camping, traveling, waterskiing and boating.

He is survived by his wife: Sharon of Marshfield, sons: Steve Laube of Carol Stream, IL and Darren (Katherine) Laube of Bartlett, IL, grandchildren: Amber and Vincent and a sister: Lorraine Laube of Marshfield, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, a son: Allen Laube and a sister: Janet Laube.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.