Kenton "Ken" Williams

KENTON E. "KEN" WILLIAMS, age 90, of Willard, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Cuddie Funeral Home in Greenwood, WI from 4pm to 7pm.  No services will be held.

Kenton Elwood Williams was born on October 1, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, to Harry C. and Leah I. (Henrizi) Williams.  His family later moved to Sheboygan where he completed his education, graduating from North High School in 1952.  Ken then attended Northwestern University, and later transferred to U-W Wisconsin in Madison, where he earned a degree in accounting.  He first worked for Arthur Anderson Public Accounting Firm in Milwaukee, and then for Rexford Paper in Milwaukee.  Ken was united in marriage to Ann Gerend on July 15, 1961 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sheboygan, WI. He later worked for Century Hardware in Milwaukee.  In 1972, he went to work as a C.P.A. for Briggs & Stratton until retiring in 1996.  After retiring, they moved to Willard where they have resided since.

Ken had many interests, but especially loved Model Railroading, woodworking, tractors, and riding ATV.  He volunteered at the Willard Settler's Park and was the treasurer for the Willard Historical Society from 2011-2024.

He is survived by his wife, Ann, of Willard, and one son, Steven Williams of Mequon, WI.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chad Williams.

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

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

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