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Kenneth Traeder Obituary

Kenneth J. Traeder

Kenneth J. Traeder, age 67, of Appleton, passed away at Fox River Nursing Home on Sunday, December 14, 2014, following a long battle with ALS. Ken was born on October 16, 1947, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Agnes (Witt) Traeder.

Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam era. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, building, cooking, history, gardening and going up north. Ken's quest for knowledge was never ending and he enjoyed sharing it with others. He retained his memory until the very end. Ken started working construction in the Army and transitioned into building houses and woodworking. He loved to be creative in his woodworking and built many trains, children's toys, ducks, games and more.

Ken will be deeply missed by his brother, Charles (Judy) Traeder of Rhinelander and his sister, Mary (Edward) Monroe of Manitowish Waters; his nieces and nephews, Tammy (Brian) French, Scot (Denyse) Traeder, Todd Traeder, Tracy (Todd) Riopel, Colleen (Chad) Meyer, and Daniel (Tiffany) Monroe; his best friends, Ken and Patt Konopka and Karen Bishop, Patt's sister, who were constantly at his side, and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes (Witt) Traeder and his brother, Thomas Traeder.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014, at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, with Rev. James Wiebel officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Military honors will be observed at the cemetery following the committal service. Ken's family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially Jill and Michael; the staff at Preferred Home Health, and Integrated Services, for their loving care. A memorial has been established in Ken's name to benefit Heartland Hospice and the Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Dec. 17, 2014.
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I was a very good friend of Kens. I went & seen him several times a month while he was sick. He would write me his words. I told the girls that if something happened to him please let me know. Ken told the girl to put my name & number in his phone. I was to see him about a week or so ago. That day he was Very sleepy. Today I went to see him & found the house locked up. I started checking & found out he has passed. I am deeply saddened that I missed saying my last goodbye. Please accept my condolences. The world lost a good man!!! Ken Broeske 920-788-5028 442 Roger st. Comb. Locks

ken Broeske

December 22, 2014

My Adam gave us the honor to meet and love what a great guy you are. What a pleasure to know you.

December 18, 2014

Ken thank you for being such a great friend! We were very blessed to have you in our lives! I know my boys will especially miss their "Uncle Ken". Our deepest condolences and prayers for you family and friends - Chris and Liz Victoria

Chris Victoria

December 18, 2014

You will be missed Kenny! Your friends at Grumpys.

Grumpys Bar

December 17, 2014

Kenny, you had a lot of friends at grumpys bar. You will surely be missed by all. Rest in peace dear friend.

Pat Kunstman

December 17, 2014

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