Kenneth E. Marks

MARKS, KENNETH E. “Kenny” “Opa”

Kenneth E. “Kenny” “Opa” Marks, age 85, of Appleton passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was born April 13, 1926 in Appleton, son of the late Benjamin and Nathalie (Deshaney) Marks. Kenny married Elizabeth Koleske on November 15, 1948. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1997.

Kenny served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked for George Banta Printing Company retiring in 1988.

Kenny enjoyed model railroading and enjoyed sharing his passion with his great-grandson Reese who gave him the name “Opa”.

Kenny is survived by three sons, David (Eriko), Tokyo, Japan, John (Cathy), Appleton, and Steven (Cindy), Neenah; seven grandchildren, Benjamin, Christopher, Alison, Jeremiah, Megan, Daniel and Laura; two great grandchildren, Reese and Jackson; a sister-in-law, Jane Marks. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ben and three sisters, Virginia Kopelke, Anita Marks and Jane Schabow.

The memorial service for Kenneth will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Wichmann Funeral Home with Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name.

Special thanks to his caregiver, Carla who became a very “special” friend, “best” friend and neighbor Bernie and hospice nurse, Tammy for all their care and compassion.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)739-1231