Kenneth Fink

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Kenneth A. Fink, Sr. went to his forever home. He was 70 years old. He was born on November 19, 1953, to Ethelyne and Ray Fink of Berlin, WI. He was a graduate of Berlin High School. He worked at the Berlin Foundry for the next 22 years, mainly in the maintenance department repairing lift trucks. In 1982, Kenneth was baptized into the Lutheran faith and became an active St. John Lutheran church member. On May 21, 1983, Kenneth married JoAnn Radtke, his devoted wife of 40 years. Kenneth worked at Oshkosh Truck for the next 15 years, where he worked as an assembler on the axle line for military trucks. He retired in 2014. Kenneth enjoyed various activities, including volunteering at St. Johns Church, where he also sang in the choir. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He enjoyed trap shooting, woodworking, crafting, and working in his giant garden, which produced treasures he shared with neighbors and friends, his small hobby farm where he raised steer, pigs, pheasants, raccoons and helped rehabilitate squirrels. Kenneth enjoyed traveling with his wife, JoAnn, to Wyoming, Hawaii, Montana, and Las Vegas. He was a very active member of the Lion’s Club, Berlin Jaycee’s, a Lifetime Member of Whitetails Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He also served as a board member for the Town of Seneca. Kenneth also participated in the “Lies and Eyes” walleye fishing tournament. Kenneth’s favorite activity was spending time with his loved ones. Kenneth is preceded in death by his grandparents, as well as his parents, Ethelyne and Ray Fink, his brother, Joseph Fink, and sister Evelyn M. Fink. Kenneth is survived by his wife, JoAnn. Their children, Jason (Michelle) Fink, Lonna (Ken) Stueber, Jen (Jesse) Milne, and Ken (Morgan) Fink, Jr. He was the proudest grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandchildren include Andrew (Jenny) Wendt, Alex Fink, Wayne (Beth) Davis, Noah (Kayla) Davis, and Gracie Davis. Jadee (Josh) Henning, Micha (Macey) Dunse, Logan (Andi) Dunse, Rebecca (Marshall) Milne, Allison Milne, Kyle Applebee, Nathan (Victoria) Helmuth, Braden Milne, Andrew (Paige) Helmuth, Mackenzie Helmuth, Grant Fink, and Harper Fink. His great-grandchildren include Myla, Greiyson, Bentley, Esmaye, Braxton, Rylan, Landon, Lakelynn, Zane, and Elijah. Kenneth was also survived by his brothers: Bob (Barb) Fink, Gene (Rose) Fink, Don (Kathy) Fink, Dennis (Caroline) Fink, Ron Fink, Dan (Jan) Fink, and numerous Nieces and nephews, but Ken considered most of his friends to be family also. Kenneth was always willing to help anyone in need, from fixing things mechanically to just being a good listener. Kenneth was known for his fantastic sense of humor, generous spirit, and devoted loyalty to his family and friends. Kenneth was an amazing father who supported his children in all their dreams and aspirations. Kenneth was the most dedicated and loving husband…just ask his wife. The visitation will be held at Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home, 116 S. Adams Ave, Berlin, on February 19, 2024, from 4-7 PM. Visitation will also be on February 20, 2024, from 9-11 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, with the funeral service to follow at 168 Mound St Berlin, officiated by Pastor Paul Mundinger. The burial is at Shead Island Cemetery, W295 Wisconsin Highway 21, Berlin. I am free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following paths God made for me I took his hand I heard him call Then turned, and bid farewell to all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to sing, to play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found my peace... at close of play And if my parting left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened... deep with sorrow I wish you sunshine of tomorrow My life's been full I've savoured much Good friends, good times A loved one's touch Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with grief Lift up your hearts and share with me,

Kenneth Fink

November 19, 1953 - February 14, 2024