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DePrey, Kenneth "Ken" W.
MADISO - Kenneth "Ken" W. DePrey, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1933 in Madison to Norbert and Delia (Carriveau) DePrey.
Ken proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army and then went on to serve an additional eight years in the Army National Guard.
Ken was an honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison with an undergraduate major in Economics and a graduate major in Industrial Relations.
Throughout his career, Ken held many titles. He began his state service with the Department of Administration as a local government consultant. Ken also served as Chief of Personnel Services and Deputy Director of the State Bureau of Personnel; as a Division Administrator in the Department of Revenue; and as Human Resources Director for the Department of Health and Family Services until his retirement in 1999. For several years following Ken's retirement, he also did management consulting for the state and federal governments.
Ken was both a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Sun Prairie and also the Madison Elks Club.
Ken is survived by his wife Kendra (Langer) DePrey; children Michelle Honore' (Bill Robbins), Dave DePrey (Tammy), and Sandy Coppernoll; grandchildren Dan Honore', Joanna Honore', and Austin Coppernoll; and one great-grandchild Quinn Frenz. Ken is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Don DePrey and Dick DePrey.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, and he will be brought to his final place of rest in a private service at Highland Memory Gardens in Cottage Grove.
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George and Tama (DePrey) Frazier
February 28, 2022
Kendra, Michelle, Sandy, and Dave, we are very saddened to hear that you have lost Kenneth, your beloved family member. You each gave so much of your time. Do you remember the Christmas parties from Grandma and Grandpa? Kendra, we even celebrated some Thanksgivings at your home in Sun Prairie. You and Ken gave our parents some sweet times from outings to Toby's and Ho Chunk. We are all very grateful.
Judith Klecker
February 22, 2022
My deepest sympathy for your great loss. Will keep you in my prayers. May God comfort you during this trying time. Judy Klecker
Nancy Motl
February 20, 2022
Kendra,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time with your loss of your husband, Ken.
With sympathy, Nancy
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Robert A Kiefert
February 20, 2022
So sorry to hear of Ken´s passing. He was a great mentor and friend to me back in the HSS Task Force days and I have always admired him. The world lost a good man.
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
February 20, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joanne Johnson
February 18, 2022
Kendra, we are so sorry to hear about Ken. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have many volunteers and staff who are thinking of you and care about you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you. Sincerely, Joanne
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