Kenneth Franklin Dunk

   Mr. Kenneth F. Dunk, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 10, 2011 while staying at his son and caregiver’s home in West Bend.

   He was born in Oconto Falls on January 3, 1922, the son of Henry and Vivian (nee: Langley) Dunk. 

   Mr. Dunk served his nation in the European and African theatres with the U.S. Army and the 28th Infantry Division during WWII.  He was a P.O.W., received a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a corporal in Company D 177 Battalion Infantry.  After the war he worked at Walker Manufacturing for 44 years, retiring as a journeyman machinist.

   An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.  He was also a self-employed carpenter and handyman. 

   His survivors include his children, Patricia Bellovary of Kenosha, Colleen (Tomas) Ynclan of Racine, Randall (Cindy) Dunk of Kimberly, WI; Terry Dunk (his father’s main caregiver) of West Bend; his grandchildren, Melissa DeLasky, Stephanie Exendine, Troy Ynclan, Nicole, Michelle, Steven Dunk, Ashley Nicole Marie Meyer; great grandchildren, Joey, Ben and Cody DeLasky, Skyler and Lexis Exendine, Tori Ynclan, Damian and Charmaine Gens, Trent and Lexi Dunk and Jackson Vissers; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunk was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffery Dunk; his sisters and brothers, Vivian, Evelyn, Lucille, Bonnie, Beatrice, Leatrice, Donald, Richard, Arnold; Clarence and his cousin and best friend, Warren Henry.

   Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 19, 2011 at NOON for the celebration of Ken’s life and funeral service.  His interment with military honors will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.   There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.   Memorials have been suggested to the family. 

   A special thank you to the V.A. and its caregivers for all the love and support given to Kenneth over the years.