Kenneth K. "Ken" Vierck

Kenneth "Ken" K. Vierck, 91, peacefully passed away at his home on December 28, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown, WI on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Zahner officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Military Honors conducted by American Legion post #189 will occur immediately following the service. Please join his family with a celebration of life at Farmington Town Hall, N6468 South Farmington Road, Watertown, 53094 upon completion of Military Honors.
Kenneth "Ken" or "Sonny" Karl Vierck was born to parents Karl and Claire (Wiersig) Vierck on May 21, 1934, at St. Mary's Hospital in Watertown, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, Ken joined the United States Marines, where he served from January 7, 1952, until his honorable separation on January 6, 1955. He further served in the Army Reserves for many years. On December 31, 1960, Kenneth was united in marriage to Stephanie Porod in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ken worked for over 32 years at Barry Transfer and Storage as a professional Teamster truck driver until his retirement on February 28, 1992. Following their retirements, Ken and Stephanie spent their winters in Arizona enjoying sun-filled days of playing golf, visiting family and friends, and memorable road trips.
Ken enjoyed playing cribbage with his brother Paul, New Years Eve poker games with his family and many evenings spent playing Euchre with Steph, Paul and Cathy. He enjoyed a good game of golf with his brother and friends, as well as many years of bowling in multiple leagues. His biggest win was a bowling tournament where he won $8000.00. Ken had an avid love of music and was a natural talent. He taught himself how to play the guitar, piano and sing. He loved karaoke! Ken loved spending time with his family and often reminisced about camping trips spent at Jellystone Park and the Playful Goose.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Kenny (Ardie) Vierck, Carol (Rick) Kowalski, Carlene (John) Erickson, Laura (Gary) Hanks, and Steven (Cari) Vierck; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Bujka, Marylee Vierck, Julianne Stika, and Naydene (Dave) Dargiewicz; brother-in-law, Ken Johnson; sister-in-law, Cathy Vierck; and son-in-law, Joe Falkenberg; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Stephanie Vierck; daughter, Dianna Falkenberg; siblings, Charlene Stawicki, Paul Vierck, and Paulette Johnson; and brothers-in-law, Joe Bujka and Carl Stika.
He will missed by many, especially his "little princess".
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tunnel 2 Towers or Wounded Warriors.