Kenneth W. Keul

MADISON-Kenneth Walter Keul, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, due to Parkinsons disease. Ken was able to spend his final days at the home he loved, and was taken care of by those who loved him, with the assistance of HospiceCare. Ken was born on Jan. 28, 1932, the son of Walter and Judith (Bell) Keul. Upon graduation from high school, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country as a medical corpsman aboard the USS Macon during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, Ken re-enlisted in the reserves serving his country for three more decades. Ken worked for the State of Wisconsin in various capacities until retiring from Protection and Security at the UW Hospital. In addition to his full-time job with the state and his military reserve duty, Ken worked part-time at Star Photo and later at First Wisconsin National Bank to provide for his family. After his retirement, Ken devoted much of his time to serve on the Madison Veterans Firing Squad, serving at hundreds of military veteran funerals. Ken also took up woodworking and examples of his work occupy many homes and offices. Though busy, Kens pride and joy was his family who always came first. Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice; sons, Jonathan and Thomas; daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, John Whitman; grandchildren, Jacob Lazarz, Jared and Morgan Keul, and Taylor Keul; sister, Judith (Ken) Nelson; in-laws, Rollin and Janette Cook, and Hank and Joan Stockwell; many loving nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy; his parents; and daughter-in-law, Bernadette Keul. Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1904 Winnebago St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011, with the Rev. Susan Schneider presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, with military rites accorded. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, with a veterans pass in review at 4 p.m., and also a visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Kens name to the charity of your choice. A special thank you to Dr. Wertsch, Dr. Bell, Dr. Williams and the HospiceCare team. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Kens name to the charity of your choice. Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, with military rites accorded. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, with a veterans pass in review at 4 p.m., and also a visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Service: Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1904 Winnebago St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011, with the Rev. Susan Schneider presiding.