Kenneth J. Josiger Sr.

Kenneth J. Josiger Sr., Rothschild died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in South Carolina after a brief illness.

He was born April 16, 1936, in Wausau, son of the late William and Irene (Powers) Josiger.  On May 7, 1960, he married Connie McMahon at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.  She preceded him in death on March 3, 2020.

For many years Ken worked at J.I. Case in Schofield.  Some of his favorite pastimes included going to the cottage, fishing, hunting and playing softball, pitching for several teams in his younger years.

Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his son, Kevin (Laurie) Josiger, South Carolina, two grandchildren, Kevin (Bryana) Josiger Jr., King George, Virginia and Kameron (Ashley) Josiger, Charleston, South Carolina, two great grandsons Grayson and Finley Josiger, four sisters Joan Krause, Wausau, Sally Ellenbecker, San Diego, CA, Judy (Ray) Dehnel, Wausau and Carroll (Dan) Sekerka, Rosholt, two brothers Roger Josiger, Wausau and Gerald “Butch” (Marge) Josiger, Brokaw and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Josiger Jr., his siblings, William “Billy” Josiger, Mike Josiger and Susan Morris, who also passed the same day as Ken did.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild.  The Rev. Allan L. Slowiak will preside.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com