Kenneth Gerald Krall
December 15, 1928 - October 27, 2013
Obituary
DEERFIELD-Kenneth G. Krall, age 84, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at the Karmenta Center with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Aniwa, the son of Frank and Frances (Kremer) Krall. Ken married Joan Tesch on Apr. 27, 1957, in New Berlin. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Japan and Korea. He owned and operated Deerfield Greenhouse for more than 30 years. Ken was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and a charter member of the Dane County Farmers Market. Ken enjoyed life, traveling, food, family, and humor. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Ken is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan; children, Mary (James) Gang, Tom (Brenda) Krall, and Diane (Michael) Bahmann all of Deerfield; 6 grandchildren, Laura and Sarah Gang, Mark and Philip Krall, and Andy and Sabrina Bahmann; brothers-in-law, Les (Marlynn) Tesch, James Graham, and Dave Melius; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and his pet schnauzer, Muffin IV. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Agnes Rindfelsch, Marion Graham, Connie Melius, George Krall, Frank Krall, Dorothy Calupnicek, Victoria Lenzer, and Martin Krall.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ken will be celebrated at ST DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, with Father Randy Timmerman and Monsignor Raymond Kertz concelebrating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2800 Royal Ave. Ste. 207, Madison, WI 53713. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Wed Oct 30, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
Service
Wed Oct 30, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
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Memories
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John & Sharon Shotwell
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Jennifer Melius Bendura
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He was a lovely and funny man. I only had the opportunity a few times to be with him and really enjoyed being around him. He will be missed.
Jennifer Melius Bendura
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Becky & James Wood
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My sister, Brenda, is the daughter-in-law of Ken. She had a special bond with her father-in-law and they shared many good times together. I remember one Christmas right before Brenda married Tom, my parents had gone to Hawaii and we were in Madison alone. The Krall family invited us over to celebrate with them. They had many special traditions and one was having a huge breakfast Christmas Eve at midnight. They included me in all the festivities and treated me like I was part of the family. Ken always had a joke to say and Joan and the girls made sure there was lots of special food. It is a memory I will not forget.
Becky & James Wood
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Jane Lenz
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I had worked at the greenhouse all through middle school and high school. I had many good times there and remember the whole family fondly. Ken was a great guy and a good boss. I especially remember swimming in the pool inside the greenhouse, going to Pizza Hut on buffet night, and taking soda water breaks. I was always treated like one of the family instead of an employee. My deepest condolences.
Jane (Morschauser) Lenz
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Melanie Shotwell
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We are so sorry for you loss. Praying for the funeral today to be a blessing to you and all who attend. Peter and Melanie Shotwell, Plano, Texas