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1945
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Kenneth Herr Obituary
Fond du Lac - Kenneth Henry Herr, 73, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by his family at Hospice Home of Hope after a 6-year battle with cancer.
Ken was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on August 7, 1945 to parents Henry and Irene (Wagner) Herr. On July 29, 1978 he married Cherly L. Zasada at St. Patrick's Church in Fond du Lac. Ken and Cheryl enjoyed traveling with their family visiting all 50 states together and to 34 states with their three grandchildren.
Ken moved to Fond du Lac age the age of 5 and attended St. Mary's Grade School. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1963. Ken accepted an industrial engineering apprenticeship from Giddings & Lewis in 1966 and graduated as a manufacturing engineer in 1970. Ken retired from G&L in 2006 with over 40 years of service and was a member of the G&L Oldsters Club.
Ken was a member of the Fond du Lac softball community since the 1950's first as a ball boy and then as a player, coach, manager, umpire, and tournament director. He was instrumental in the development and success of the Fond du Lac Softball Hall of Fame, serving as committee president for many years. He also was a leader in developing and building the wall at the Forest Mall. Ken was elected to the Softball Hall of Fame as a Contributor in the inaugural class of 1999 and will be awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award in August 2019.
Ken also served on the committee that created the rules and procedures for the Fond du Lac High School Athletic Hall of Fame and on the election committee for many years. He was elected as a Contributor in 2019 with one of the many contributions being a founding member of the Cardinal Quarterback Club.
Ken will be greatly missed by Cheryl, his wife of 40 years; daughter Julie (Kevin) Buelow of Fond du Lac and grandchildren Abbie, Allie, and Jack Buelow; and son Bob (Leah) Herr of Jackson. He will also be missed by his six sisters: Kathy Osborn, Eunice (Jim) Puddy, Janice (Bruce) Smith, Eileen (John) Allman, Mary (Jacque) Rose, and Sue (Reggie) Nowell; mother-in-law Mabel Zasada; brother-in law George (Renee) Zasada; and sisters-in law Mary (Mark) Erbstoesser and Karen (Jim) Soll; nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, George Zasada; brother-in-law Donald Osborn; and nephew, Tim Puddy.
VISITATION: A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at Kurki-Mach Funeral Home, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19 from 9:00-10:45 am at Holy Family Parish, 271 4th Street Way, Fond du Lac.
FUNERAL: A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 19. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice Home of Hope.
Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420
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Carol Riedner
June 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss Cheryl. Take good care of yourself.
Jim Bond
June 16, 2019
Ken was a good man and a good friend. He did so much for the youth of Fond du Lac that most people were not aware of. That is because he did most behind the scenes and never sought or accepted credit for. Most know him for his work with Fond du Lac Softball and the establishment of the Softball Hall of Fame. When I accepted the head footbal caching job at Goodrich High School, I put out a call for help in starting The Cardinal Quarterback Club to support our program. Ken was the first person to call me to say he was on board. I can never thank him enough for what he did for me and the Fondy Football program. He will be inducted the the Fond du Lac High School Hall of Fame this year. Well deserved my friend
Kristie Hepp
June 16, 2019
Cheryl, I am so very sorry about Ken. What a good guy he was! Sending love and prayers to you and your family
Loren Voss
June 16, 2019
My deepest condolence on Ken's passing.
Ken and I worked many years together at G&L.
Ken was a great guy and had a good outlook on life.
Sorry I will be out of town next week.
Loren Voss
Jim Vollmer
June 16, 2019
Deepest sympathy to Mary Rose, as well as the rest of the family.
June 16, 2019
I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to your family and friends. May the God of all comport grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).
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