Thursday, July 8, 2021

KENNETH "KEN" E. NOWAK

Kenneth “Ken” E. Nowak, 94, of Rib Lake, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

A Service of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor James Langebartels officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Friday, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

Ken was born on August 21, 1926 to Harold and Martha (Brautigan) Nowak in the Township of Hoard, Clark County. He attended Park School in Owen, Flat Meadow School in Deer Creek, and Medford High School. He served in the National Guard and in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Darlene Busse on June 4, 1954. He worked most of his life as a dairy farmer and a carpenter until his retirement.

Ken is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Dianne Nichols; grandchildren, Susan (Eric) Natal, Bill Nichols, Rebecca (Alex) Athanason; 4 grandchildren; brother, Roland (Mary Ann) Nowak. Ken is further survived by other family and friends.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Lance, Robert, Joseph, and Donald; sisters, Laura Voigtlander and Dorothy Knapp.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Ken’s name may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.