Kenneth Amick

Kenneth L. Amick, 75, a kind and gentle soul, will be remembered for his love of family. He passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children.

He graduated from Sioux City Central High School, served four years in the Navy, then earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He was a successful businessman and retired from Promo Edge (Menasha Corporation) as the National Sales Manager.

Ken built many things with his hands, from a home in Park Rapids to table and chairs for the grandkids and Pinewood Derby cars. He wasn’t afraid to take on any project – big or small – whether it be around the house or lending a hand to anyone who needed it, especially his mother up north at the resort. His need for speed and love of cars culminated in the purchase of his red Corvette. He shared a love of fishing with his grandchildren; come rain or shine, he could be found on the golf course. It’s no surprise he had three holes-in-one.

Ken loved to play games, especially Samba, Cribbage, Euchre, and Spite and Malice. In his younger years he was quite the fearless daredevil who loved to snorkel, scuba dive, sail the Hobie Cat, and water ski. He was no stranger to trying new things; he truly lived life to the fullest. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years Ellen Amick of Neenah, his five children: Sean Amick (Phillip Braun) of Madison, Kyrstie Amick of Madison, John (Anna) Bayer of Rosewell GA, Michelle (Pete) Forsythe of Neenah, and Laura (Geoff) Possley of Greenville, and their children: Tyler, Makenna, Carter, Madeline, Rowen, Florian and Brielle. He is also survived by his four siblings: Sharron (Dee) Hedemark, Steve (Cinda) Amick, Kathi Whiteside, Dennis (Debbie) Amick, and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by Duane “Barry” Amick, Lynda Hayne Amick, Louis Amick, Vera Powell, Dr. Jeffery Whiteside, and Marjorie Amick.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, N2385 Municipal Dr., Greenville, WI 54942. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 pm. Naval Honors will follow Mass and a burial in the parish cemetery will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation (https://parkinsonhope.org/).

Ellen would like to thank her family, neighbors, friends and the hospice nurses from Ascension, especially Jenny and Nicole, who all cared tenderly for Ken.

May you have fair winds and following seas.

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