Kenneth O. Jenkins Jr.
April 02, 1944 - December 18, 2008
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Jenkins, Kenneth O. "Whitey" Jr. MONONA-Kenneth O. "Whitey" Jenkins Jr., age 64, of Monona, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. He was born on April 2, 1944, in Madison, the son of Kenneth O. Jenkins Sr. and Dorothy B. (Henning) Wade. Whitey attended Oregon High School. He married Linda Elizabeth Oren on Sept. 18, 1965, in Monona. Whitey was a carpenter almost all of his life. He built houses for ABC Builders and Waubesa Builders. Whitey then started his own business in 1990, Whitey Jenkins Construction, "The biggest little carpenter in town." He was the senior coordinator of the Mitey Badger "Mites" hockey tournament. Whitey played softball for many years, playing with the Monona Softball League for more than 30 years. He volunteered with Monona Pee Wee Football for many years. Whitey also worked with the Monona Football Boosters. His favorite escape was to the Northwoods, Manitowish Waters, to fish. Whitey was a volunteer firefighter with the Monona Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. He was a flag man at Angell Park Race Track in Sun Prairie for many years. Whitey was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed Jeff Gordon. He also was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. Whitey loved playing in the swimming pool with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda; his son, Scott (Rhonda) Jenkins; grandchildren, Abby, Rachel and Cal; a brother, Robert (Norma) Jenkins; sisters, Sheila Andersen, Cleo (Carl) Smith, Nancy Wanless, and Linda (Sam) Musillami; brothers-in-law, Phil (Karen) Oren and Peter (Terri) Oren; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Weaver) Oren. Whitey was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Harold A. Oren; and brother-in-law, Richard Andersen. Funeral services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, with the Rev. Timothy Hansen presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, and at the church, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. A special thanks to Monona EMS, Madison Fire Department Paramedics, and Monona Police Department for their kindness and promptness.
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Pete Leydorf
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Dear Jenkins family,
My wife Sandy and I are deeply saddened to hear of Whitey's passing. We worked together at BMARA for many years and always enjoyed his company. We know you will always miss him, and, he will be in our memory also. God bless.
Sandy and Pete Leydorf
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Vicky (Whitmyer) Elleray
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I'm so sorry to hear about Whitey. When I think of him, he brings back great memorys of he and my dad, John Whitmyer - playing softball, goofing around and having a good time. Whitey represented just plan fun! I know he and dad are now back having fun and I would guess playing softball and once again, goofing around. Keep your memory of him close to your heart because he will always be with you. Take care. Regards to all.
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Cindy (Whitmyer ) Powell
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I'm so sorry to hear about Whitey's passing. I only have great memories of Whitey, mostly on the softball field with my Dad and many fun time at their home. I will keep Linda, Scott and family in my thoughts and prayers. Whitey was truely loved by many and touched many people. I'm very happy to say that I had a chance to know him.
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Gayle Whitmyer Usinger
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I'm sorry to hear about Whitey's passing. One of my fondest memories of Whitey's is he was at my parents house just being Whitey joking around wth my dad John Whitmyer. The phone rang and Whitey anwswer it by saying Whitmyer's summer home - some are home some are not. I laughed so hard I couldnt talk!!! Whitey always had a smile on his face and was laughing about something. I'm sure he and my dad are cutting it up in heaven. My deepest sympathy to Linda and Scottie and family.
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Joseph L Clevenger
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Dear Jenkin's Family,
I am saddened to hear of Whitey's passing. We worked as volunteer firefighters together back in the 70's and 80's. One rememberance is when Whitey brought in a helicopter to dry the softball field after a torrential rain interupted the firemans tournament. Always thinking. May he rest in peace.
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Vickie Boorse
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Dear Jenkins Family;
I am deeply saddended to hear of Whitey's passing. I hold fond memories of him at Angell Park. While he was a flag man there, a week would never pass without him coming over to give me a 'BIG' hug followed by a huge smile.
I will hold a fond memory of our last visit together, over the summer. We must have talked for over an hour. I will miss him very much. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Vickie Boorse