Kenneth Dewey "Ken" Jones, Jr.
October 01, 1948 - June 05, 2025
Obituary
MONONA - Kenneth D. “Ken” Jones Jr., of Monona, Wis., passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1948, in Janesville, Wis., to parents Junice and Kenneth Jones Sr.
Ken graduated from Janesville Senior High School in Janesville, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Sociology and an Elementary Education Teaching Certification. After graduation Ken opted to continue his early career (which started loading trucks) at United Parcel Service and then worked at UPS for over 20 years; serving in many roles statewide in Wisconsin including driver training, customer service, and human resources. Before he retired, Ken also worked in real estate at the Stark Company and at Prudential in the Madison area, and as a district manager for distribution at the Wisconsin State Journal.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Way of Monona, Wis.; brother, Ethan (Marsha) Jones of Janesville; children, Kathryn (Mike) Boomer of Gilbertville, Iowa, Trevor (Sarah) Jones, Brandon (Tricia) Jones and Morgan Jones (Matt Knapton); grandchildren, Rachael, Dewey, Lugh, Hannah and Emma Jones all of Baraboo, Wis; bonus children, John (Erin) Way and Jill Way (Birpaul Bhander), bonus grandchildren, Jessa and Jeevan Bhander all of Madison.
Ken was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with members of MARGA (the Madison Area Retiree Golf Association). He loved traveling and he and Wendy had many adventures to U.S. National Parks, as well as China, Peru, Alaska and Hawaii, and most recently the Panama Canal and other Caribbean stops.
Ken was a devoted and loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend. He will be missed like crazy.
A celebration of life will be held at BUCK AND HONEY’S, 800 W. Broadway, Suite 300, Monona, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., remarks at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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