Edward Kemen Obituary

Eugene, Wisconsin, United States

May 15, 1935 - March 11, 2015

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Edward Kemen Obituary

May 15, 1935 - Mar 11, 2015

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Edward J. Kemen 1935 - 2015 Edward J. Kemen, 79, of Kenosha passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Kenosha the son of the late Michael and Hazel (McGonegle) Kemen. Ed attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of Kenosha High School. From Nov. 8, 1954, until Nov. 7, 1956, Ed honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Specialist 3rd Class. On Oct. 26, 1957, Ed was united in marriage to Bonnie Andreucci. Ed was employed as a auto body specialist with Blazavier Body Shop, V.W. Merten Motors and retired from Roosevelt Body Shop. He was an avid fisherman and built midget and sprint cars. Ed truly enjoyed auto racing and cherished the time he spent with his family. Survivors include his two sons, Timothy (Gayle) Kemen and Bradley (Kathy) Kemen; his four grandchildren, Brad, Mark (Sarah), Rita and Michael Kemen; and two great granddaughters, Ava and Miriam; his sister, Mary Ellen (Jim) Yorton; his special friend, Katherine "Kitty" Barlow; his sisters-in-law, Cathy and Julie Kemen, and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Eugene Kemen; and a sister, Dorothy in infancy. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. The visitation will conclude with a service at 5 p.m. Full military honors will follow. Private inurnment will take place in St. George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Hospice Alliance, 10221 Prairie Ridge Blvd. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 would be appreciated by the Kemen family. Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3720 39th Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 262-658-4101 Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com

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