Mr. Kenneth Louis Schlies

Kenneth Louis Schlies November 28, 1936 ~ October 28, 2022 Kenneth was born to Joseph F. and Mabel (Cherney) Schlies on November 28, 1936 on a dairy farm in the Township of Franklin, Kewaunee County, where he was taught to work hard and overcome discouragements and live by Christian values. Besides work at a young age, he was taught how to dance the polkas and waltz’s of those years. He loved to dance! On September 9, 1953 at his uncles (dad’s brother) wedding he met the brides cousin, also a very good dancer, whose name was Pearl; who also had to milk cows at home. They continued to date until November 28, 1957; on Thanksgiving Day when they got married at Pearl’s home church (St. Joseph’s) in Norman in the Township of Carlton, Kewaunee County to a very crowded church. They began farming and milking cows till low milk prices forced Kenneth to find extra income and he started at Brebner Machinery a Caterpillar dealer repairing heavy equipment which he loved. In 1969 the dairy farm was sold and the whole family moved to Bellevue where they still reside today. When Ken was in his 50’s and his work kept him away for weeks at a time and his parents wanted to retire from there tire business, Pearl asked Ken to take over the tire shop so he could be home. So with the help of their two Sons Keith and Kevin they worked till Ken was 65 when their two sons took over. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pearl (Pelnar) Schlies and their children: Bonnie (Lee) Spencer, Kevin (Michelle) Schlies and Danny Schlies and his special friend Martha. In addition his six Grandchildren; Shelly (Jeff) Schott, BJ (Amber) LeRoy, Joey Schlies, Jamee Schlies, and the twins Amber Schlies and Trevor Schlies. Also, four great-grandchildren Daniel Schott, Ava Schott, Mia LeRoy, Breleigh LeRoy, one brother and sister-in-law: Larry (Diane) Schlies. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by; his son Keith Joseph Schlies, his grandson: Tony Spencer, his Parents: Joseph and Mabel (Cherney) Schlies; his in-laws: Lewis and Lillian (Robinson) Pelnar, his brother-in-law Earl Pelnar. Gathering of friends and family will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in the chapel at the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum 2770 Bay Settlement Road. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel with the Rev. Bill O’Brien officiating. Kenneth will be laid to rest among relatives and friends. The Family would like to offer a warm note of appreciation to our Angel~ Crystal Young, who was brought into our lives to take care of Kenneth. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

Mr. Kenneth Louis Schlies

November 28, 1936 - October 28, 2022