Kenneth Leo Kaether

BROOKLYN-Kenneth L. “Ken” “Leo” Kaether, age 78, of Brooklyn, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare after a long courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born on May 24, 1940, in Madison, the son of Albert and Gladys (Austin) Kaether. Ken grew up on the southside of Madison and spent many summers in Beloit with family. He attended Central High school in Madison until enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1957 and also the U.S. Air Force in 1961. He was a dedicated soldier. Ken married Sue Wardle on August 16,1963. He loved to fish and spend time outdoors tending to his flowers. Ken liked to listen to country music and watch western movies. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Ken is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Kenneth (Beth Towey) Kaether II, Albert "Joe" (Jessica Jonas) Kaether, Cynthia "Cindy" (Derek) Hefty, Christine "Bugsy" (Scott) LaCourse, and John (Shari) Kaether; ten grandchildren, Michael LaCourse, Jamie (Dustin) Hefty-Stoltz, Brett (Jessica Lopez) Hefty, Darrien Ploessl, Gabby LaCourse, Brek Kaether, Macy LaCourse, Max Kaether, Seth Kaether, and Leo Kaether; five sisters, Rose McGaw, Alberta "Bertie" (Norman) Harried, Carol (Sonny) LaFlash, Barbara "Bobbi" Kaether, and Susan Houston; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Rich McGaw. A Celebration of Ken's life will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St, Oregon, at 12 Noon, on Thursday Nov. 8, 2018, with Pastor Rebecca Ninke presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. We would like to thank UW Carbone Cancer Center, Dr. Mulkerin, Jenna Wilke, Stacy and Abby. Ken’s nurse Logan at UW Hospital and all of the staff at Agrace HospiceCare that made him and the family comfortable during his stay. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 608-835-3515