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Kenneth served his country in the Navy during WWII. He is a graduate of Marquette University. He was the administrator for the state of Wisconsin's southeastern rehabilitation program for 30 years. One of the highlights of his career was working with the vice chancellor of Whitewater State University to obtain Federal grants to make that campus an outstanding campus for handicapped students. He traveled extensively throughout his life and retirement which gave him great pleasure. He also enjoyed photography. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him. His wish to have no funeral will be respected and honored.
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Sandra L King
August 2, 2021
Ken was my supervisor at DVR for about ten years. He was the best. He encouraged when encouragement was needed, but otherwise stepped back and respected us enough to make independent decisions. He encouraged me when, as a single mom with two teenaged children, I decided to go for a Ph.D. in psychology. He allowed a flex schedule so I could get to my classes, and I was able to graduate and move on to my next career. He was, indeed, the best.
Jon Frohling
June 21, 2006
Ken was a great person to have as a supervisor and friend.
Eilin Cardona
June 19, 2006
Mr Krumnow or as I lovingly called him "hey old man", was my supervisor at DVR Waukesha for many years. I had great respect for him as he was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Emma and all the family.
John Truesdale
June 19, 2006
KFK was a unique person. He dedicated his professional life to assisting persons who happened to have disabilities. He did so in a variety of ways during his working life and, in doing so, affected positively everyone with whom he came into contact. His work with the UW-Whitewater program for students with disabilities enabled it to become the number one program of it's type in the nation. It was his vision that led him to strongly support efforts on behalf of persons with severe impairments long before such services were legally mandated. He often fought an uphill battle within his own agency as he led that struggle.
All who worked with and for him are better for the experience. We all learned a great deal from him.
While it is sad to learn of his passing, we are cheered by knowing that he led a full life and on his own terms.
A special note to Dianne and Bill who met at UW-Whitewater and who worked in the Disabled Student Services program. That, too, seems like a lifetime ago. It's at times like these when we look back and reflect on our own lives. Ken's example made public service a desirable and meaningful career. You have exemplified that model. My sincere condolences.
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Dick West
June 19, 2006
Ken was a great supervisor and friend. He was ahead of his time with his work/supervisory skills. He was liked and respected by all.
Carol Benka Terens
June 19, 2006
Emma: I worked with Ken for over 20 years at DVR. He not only was a great director in our office, but his sense of humor helped lighten the load on all of us. You and I have visited many times in our Wauk office and at special get togethers. I was a program assistant and am now retired and live in Green Bay.
My husband, Karl, and I send you our condolences. I am so proud to have worked with Ken.
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