Kenneth Edward Coyle

WYOCENA/MADISON – Kenneth Edward Coyle, age 89, formerly of Madison passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. Ken was born on March 11, 1922, on the family farm in Pine Bluff, the son of John and Elizabeth (Stack) Coyle. He graduated from Mount Horeb High School and later, the UW Madison. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and other medals. Ken married Marge Larsen on April 15, 1950, at St. James Catholic Church in Madison. In his early career, he was a game warden in Northern Wisconsin. He retired from the Department of Natural Resources after more than twenty years. Ken enjoyed hunting, gardening, and the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers games. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Marge; his children, Beth Rogers, Greg (Jane) Coyle, Tom Coyle, Mary Jo (Jim) Hilles, Lauri (Jim) Zander, and Dan (Susan) Coyle; daughter-in-law, Barb Coyle; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his son, Duffy in 2006; his parents; his sister, Marian; and his brothers, Maurice and Kendall. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Columbia Health Care Center, 323 W. Monroe, Wyocena, WI 53969. The family would like to thank the entire staff at CHCC, Dr. Kraus, Dr. Poser, and the fourth floor staff at Columbus Community Hospital for the excellent care and kindness shown by them toward Ken and his family. Ken was a loving and caring husband and father, adored grandfather and a kind and gentle soul. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Memorials may be made to the Columbia Health Care Center, 323 W. Monroe, Wyocena, WI 53969. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at a later date.