Kenneth Oliver Gedamke

Kenneth Oliver Gedamke, age 90 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Ken was born on November 12, 1930, in Markesan, WI, a son of Oliver and Florence (Boelter) Gedamke. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 to 1956 and served in the Korean War. On June 25, 1976, he was united in marriage to Loretta Hartwig at Good Shepherd Church in Beaver Dam. Ken worked in maintenance for the State of WI Corrections for 30 years. He was also a carpenter and loved building things, especially clocks. Ken enjoyed gardening, trains and spending time with his family. He was an active member of Pella Lutheran Church.

Ken is survived by his wife, Loretta Gedamke of Waupun; 2 children, Roberta (Al) Okon of Beaver Dam and Paula (Marvin) Justman of Iron Ridge; 1 step-son, Robert F. (Lori) Hartwig of Pleasant Prairie; 1 step-daughter, Sandy Alvarado of Waupun; 4 grandchildren, Jenny (Jason) White, Jason (Jennifer) Schmidt, Amanda Newhouse and Anita Magilke; 6 step grandchildren, Sarah Limberg, Cassie (Steven) Steffes, Danny (Jessica) Davis, Meghan (Frank) Klapper, Robert (Brandy) Hartwig, Jr. and  Shayley Ceman; 22 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Paul Gassen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Shirley MaryAnn Mahnke;  a daughter, Cheryl Gassen and a brother, Ronald Gedamke.

Visitation for Ken will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 South Madison Street, Waupun.

A funeral service for Ken will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church with Pastor David Knuth officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

A memorial fund has been directed to the church in Ken’s name.