Kenneth Lowell Barr
September 15, 1946 - May 19, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-Kenneth Lowell Barr, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare. Ken was born on September 15, 1946, in Prentice, Wis., the son of Orville "Orv" and Viola Ruth (Hensley) Barr. He graduated from Madison West High School and went on to further his education at MATC, where he met the love of his life, Lucinda "Cyndi" Mary Welsch. They were united in marriage on April 18, 1970. Ken spent his entire working career with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue in Madison. Together with Cyndi, they hosted foreign exchange students upon their arrivals to the USA and helped to find them living situations. They also participated in Friendship Force for many years. Ken and Cyndi traveled to Spain, Portugal, South Korea, Singapore, Canary Islands, Vietnam, Panama Canal, Australia...and the list goes on. Ken had a variety of interests including cooking, reading, playing cards and bowling, but he truly treasured most entertaining his family and friends in his home. In addition to his loving wife Cyndi, Ken is survived by a sister, Charlene (Terry) Busch of Polk County, Florida; nephew, Jeff (Becky) Busch of North Carolina; special cousins Duane (Carol) Barr and their children, Bonnie (Jerry) Ganser, and their children and many other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 11 AM on Friday, May 29, 2015, with a luncheon to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.Gunderson WestFuneral & Cremation Care7435 University Avenue(608)831-6761
Events
Gathering
Fri May 29, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Charlotte Abrahams Norris
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I new Ken growing up, living 3 houses away. Although we were not in the same graduating class we were always friendly. Charlene will get a kick out of this, Ruth would pay me 10cents a day to make her lunch when she was in elementary school. It was always in coins from tips she made waitress,, I think that was my first job. It funny how these childhood memories come back.
I see Ken was at Agrace as was my Mom was last August. I can't say enough about the wonderful care from those nurses at such a difficult time .Agrace provided such a peaceful place for one to pass .My sincere condolences to you and Charlene. It sounded like you and Ken had a wonderful life with lots of great memories. Hold on to those memories.
Sincerely
Charlotte Abrahams Norris
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Barbara Beck
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Cyndi - My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, Ken. We go thru our lives thinking someone will be with us forever and then, before we know it, they are gone from our presence in the blink of an eye. You and Ken made such wonderful memories together and enjoyed a full life of love and happiness and those are the memories that will sustain you as the days come and go. You are in my thoughts.
Barbara Beck (I worked with you for many years at DNR)
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jim Jenkins
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I knew Ken at the Department of Revenue where he served ably and competently for so long. He was one of the best-liked and respected employees at DOR. He was a kind and gentle man and will be missed.
Jim Jenkins
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June Everson
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Hi Cyndi, I was sorry to learn about your husband's passing. You are in my thoughts at this sad time. You have so many memories with Ken as you traveled around the world, hosted foreign exchange students and many more shared events. May you find solace in those happy memories.
Sincerely, June Everson, DNR Retiree
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Sue Lawrence
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MATC Accounting class of 1965. Ken was a wonderful classmate. I remember him working at Rennebohm's. Steve and I were married June,1970. Steve passed away Feb 2012. I often wondered what Ken and you were doing. Sounds like you loved to travel and have many memories nothing can take away. Nothing can prepare you for the loss you feel. May love of God, family and friends give you the strength to face each day ahead. You have my support and sympathy. Sue Lawrence
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Budi and Julie Nara
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Orv and Ruth, Ken's parents, were our next door neighbors, and in so many different ways helped to make us feel welcome in the neighborhood. After Orv passed away, Ruth would mention how much her family and especially Ken helped her to enjoy life to the fullest while staying in her own home. May all the shared great memories be a comfort to Cyndi in her loss.