RACINE – Mr. Kenneth E. Hawes, 84, passed away at Burlington Rehabilitation & Care Center on Friday, September 30, 2016.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on August 9, 1932, the son of the late Howard and Elsie (nee: Koch) Hawes.

Ken retired from Printing Developments Inc. in 1993 after 39 years of employment.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, repairing engines, home improvements and spending time with his grandson, Maxwell.

He is survived by his loving companion, Joyce Milkie of Racine; his stepsons, Robert Milkie, Jr. of Crivitz, Thomas Milkie of Racine; grandson, Maxwell Milkie of Lakewood, WI; his sisters, Phyllis (Richard) Ziccarelli of Kenosha, Carol (Keith) Link of Saginaw, MO, Diana Hawes of Racine; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Hawes and sister, Marian Griffin.

Per Ken's wishes, a private service was held and an interment took place at West Lawn Memorial Park.