Kenneth H. Kemnitz, 88, of Huntley, died peacefully at his home June 4, 2021.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home- 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, with a visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Huntley.
Kenneth was born November 14, 1932, in Chicago the son of Alfred and Elsie Kemnitz. He proudly served in the United States Army. On June 30, 1953, he married Nancy L. Hall. He worked for Illinois Bell as a PBX Installer until his retirement.
Ken was an avid golfer and bowler. He was a Chicago sports enthusiast for the Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks and was thrilled when his beloved Cubbies won the world series. In his earlier days he enjoyed ski trips to Colorado with friends. He loved coaching his sons youth football and baseball teams in Hoffman Estates. Most recently he enjoyed reading and playing the organ. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He never met a stranger!
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his children, Debbie (Craig) Mueller, Ken, Jr. (Susan), Kemnitz, Donna (Brian) Eld, and Gary (Sarah) Kemnitz. He is survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Britta (Mike), Daniel, Kathryn (Andrew) and Michael and great grandchildren, Aileena and Everett. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Kemnitz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Edward Troester and brother, Norman.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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DEAR AUNT NANCY AND FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL OF YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PRAYING THAT GOD'S LOVING ARMS HOLD YOU TIGHT AND MAY YOU FIND COMFORT..........REMEMBERING UNCLE KEN, FONDLY. MUCH LOVE TO ALL. I WILL BE WITH YOU IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER.......LINDA
Family in my thoughts and prayers
Debbie, all of your friends in Ocala are thinking of you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to your Mom.
My sincere condolences Nancy; Ken was such a wonderful man, he will be missed. Whenever the two of you came in to the library, there was a big smile and hello.
My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and peace: “Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I will miss you until we meet again.” God’s promise is forever. Much love to the entire family.
My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and peace: “Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I will miss you until we meet again.” God’s promise is forever. Much love to the entire family.
My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and peace: “Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I will miss you until we meet again.” God’s promise is forever. Much love to the entire family.