Kenneth John “Ken” Bond, 80, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Shawano. Born on June 7, 1933, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Casper and Rose (Wasielewski) Bond.
After graduating from high school, Ken furthered his education, earning a doctorate in philosophy. He worked as a college instructor and as a superintendent of schools throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Colorado and Indiana. He especially enjoyed the times he worked in the Native American communities.
On July 19, 2001, Ken was united in marriage to Sharon L. Dodge in Las Vegas. The couple renewed their vows in the presence of the family and friends on Nov. 15, 2008. Ken enjoyed playing cards, especially Pinochle, as well as traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, watching movies and going to the theater. He was an avid Chicago sports fan and loved attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field. Ken found the “good” in everyone and was a natural born comedian whose wonderful sense of humor will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Ken is survived by his wife, Sharon; her children, Bobbi Dodge, of Green Bay, Serena Hernandez, of Green Bay, Todd Otradovec Sr., of Gresham, Jennifer (Jeremiah) Moses, of Shawano; four children from his previous marriage, Kimberly Starosto, of Illinois, Kristie Ebel, of Illinois, Kenneth Bond, of Illinois, and Kori (Richard) Buffini, of Illinois; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two brothers, Gilbert (Lynne) Bond, of Nevada, and Russell Bond, of Illinois.
Ken was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Erinn Leigh and Victor Jr.; his parents; his beloved sister, Lorraine (Edward) Rekar; and a brother-in-law, Don Tabler.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Neopit. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Thursday from noon until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to ROADS (Reaching Out About Depression and Suicide) or Shawano Dollars for Scholars.
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