Kenneth Kamenczak, 84, of Curtis, MI passed away on June 9, 2020 at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique.
He was born January 12, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Grace (Satkowski) Kamenczak.
Ken graduated from St. Phillips High School, Chicago, Illinois. He was employed with Western Union at the age of 18. Shortly after, Ken was drafted into the United States Army where he traveled with the U.S. Army basketball team for two years before his honorable discharge. He then returned to his lineman job with Western Union where he later became the first fiber optics supervisor and continued his career for 40 years. On August 18, 1957 Ken married the love of his life, Rose Marie Lessard. Together the couple raised their three sons in Hickory Hills, IL before moving to Curtis, MI to enjoy retirement.
Ken was an extremely talented carpenter with a creative spirit who enjoyed working with his hands and building. He traveled the country with his wife and loved the outdoors. He had a love for snowmobiling and was an avid fisherman in both Summer and Winter. He was a big Green Bay Packers fan. He was an usher for 25 years at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curtis, MI and St. Therese, Germfask, MI.
Ken is survived by his Loving Wife of 63 years, RoseMarie; and two sons, Kenneth & Barbara (Salev) Kamenczak, their son Andrew and daughter Lauren all of Tinley Park, IL, Michael Kamenczak of Miami, FL. Sister, Janice (Fred) Krueger of Park Ridge, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold, Son, Raymond, father & mother-in-law Alphonse & Rosemary (LeJeune) Lessard of Lynn, MA.
Family will greet friends from 10:00 am-11:00 am on Saturday, September 26th at St. Timothy Catholic Church, N9153 Co. Rd. H-33, Curtis, MI with a celebration of the Catholic Mass immediately following. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Curtis along with a graveside Rosary. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Memorial contributions in Ken’s name may be directed to Marcy’s Pantry, W17455 Main Street, Curtis, MI 49820.