Necedah – Kenneth Allen Kirchoff, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born in Racine on February 20, 1945. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Suzanne Morgenson on December 18, 1977, at Holy Communion Church in Racine.

Ken was employed as a Welder by Chrysler until his retirement in 2002. He was a "Jack of all trades" as he could weld it, fix it, or whatever. Ken loved living in the country and was a "good ol' boy". He had a compassionate heart and would help anyone who needed his help. Ken loved his family and friends tremendously and will be dearly missed.

Ken leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lucinda Kirchoff; children, Kenneth ( Kristine) Kirchoff, Yvonne (Kelvin) Nowak, Laura (Jay) Menarek, Carl (Tracy) Kirchoff, Harold Gruhn, Robert (Kris Olson) Gruhn; grandchildren, Ranae, Gary, Kenny, Katie, Bailey, Eddie, Chloe, Brianna, Robert, Amanda, Chelsea, Sarah; 11 great- grandchildren; siblings, Marcia Heath, Dave (Jeannie) Kirchoff, Butch Kirchoff; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Rietz, John Kruschke; sisters-in-law, Connie Kirchoff, Shawn Durand; best friend, Dan Scofield, Jr.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends too numerous to mention.

Ken is preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Batty; father, Raymond Kirchoff; step-father, Robert Wample, Jr.; siblings, Linda Rietz, Donnie Kirchoff, Patricia Kruschke; and brother-in-law, Glen Heath.

A celebration of Ken's life will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2016, 12:00pm until 6:00pm, at Racine Instinctive Bowmen, 14403 50 ^th Road, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

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A celebration of Ken's life will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2016, 12:00pm until 6:00pm, at Racine Instinctive Bowmen, 14403 50 ^th Road, Sturtevant, WI, 53177.