Kenneth J. "Ken" Woosencraft

1931 - 2017

Woosencraft, Kenneth "Ken" J.

Kenneth "Ken" J. Woosencraft, passed away on May 24, 2017, following complications from surgery. The son of the late George B. and Marion "Mayme" (Demro) Woosencraft was born on September 11, 1931, in Goodman, WI.

Ken was a graduate of Green Bay West High School, Class of '49. He was a standout football player, and received a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he was named Most Promising Player as a Freshman. Ken never got to finish college however, as he was called to serve in the Korean Conflict where he flew as a pilot off the aircraft carrier Princeton. After his return to the United States, Ken was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ivalee Fuson, on October 15, 1955, in Richmond, VA. Together, they shared 56 wonderful years, enjoying their retirement years taking fishing trips, wintering in Texas, and watching the grandkids, before Ivalee's passing on July 15, 2012.

Ken also enjoyed many sports, playing football for the Manitowoc Chiefs, hockey for the Green Bay Hornets, and softball for Wally Lom's. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as golf. In his later years, Ken enjoyed watching his grandchildren play soccer and wrestle. Ken was employed at the former James River, Day Street facility, for 34 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a charter member of Bay City Baptist Church, as it got its start in his living room on Chestnut Street.

Survivors include his children, Mike (Debbie) Woosencraft, Scott (Nicole) Woosencraft; grandchildren, Bryce and Chase Woosencraft; step-grandchildren, Eric (Amy) Spratlin, Adam (Christina) Spratlin, Aaron (Liz) Spratlin; step-great-grandchildren, Parker, Aiden, Carter, Zach, Brianna, Avery, Ty, and Zola. He is further survived by his nephews, Tom (Donna) Woosencraft, Jim (Jane) Woosencraft, Bill (Bonnie) Woosencraft, and John Woosencraft; nieces, Donna (Roger) Truckey, Patti Dahlstrom, Mary Woosencraft, and Cynthia Reinsel; sisters-in-law, Leila Woosencraft, and Mable Boughan; many other relatives, and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, George J. Woosencraft; a sister-in-law, Charlotte; brothers-in-law, Pat (Mary) Fuson, Alvin (Harriet) Fuson; as well as father and mother-in-law, Edwin (Mellie) Fuson.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may also call at Bay City Baptist Church, 1840 Bond Street, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Entombment will be in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.