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Kenneth Klusman

Kenneth Klusman, 72, of Mountain, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. Kenneth was born Feb. 12, 1941, to the late Herman and Dolores (Czaplewski) Klusman. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army for 23 years. He married Janice Venturini in Milwaukee on June 28, 1986. He worked for the city of Milwaukee and later retired and moved to the Mountain area in 1995. Kenneth especially loved to deer hunt. Kenneth is survived by his wife and best friend, Janice Klusman, of Mountain; his daughter, Kathy (Dewey) Mays, of Mountain; four sons, Mark Sobczyk, of Milwaukee, James (Donna) Welch, of Milwaukee, Jeffery Welch, of Milwaukee and Ryan (Joy) Grede, of Oshkosh; one sister, Diane Klusman, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Roger (Janet) Klusman, of Milwaukee, and Clifford Klusman, of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Klusman, and his sister-in-law, Andy Klusman. Gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m., with Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com Special thank you to Community Memorial Hospital and its staff for the excellent care offered to Kenneth during his time of need.