Kenneth O'Malley

Kenneth O’Malley, 93, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday October 6, 2022, at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Wisconsin.

He was born June 29, 1929, in Chicago, son of the late James and Marie (Buchberger) O’Malley. On October 9, 1954, he married Kathryn “Katie” Marcell at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death March 18, 2013.

Kenneth proudly served his country during the Korean War in the US Air Force from 1950 until 1954.

Prior to his retirement in 1992, Kenneth had a varied career path including work as a carpenter, realtor and founder of Sun Prairie Memory Garden Cemetery. He was a member and past President of the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce, a member of Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a volunteer for Lincoln County Faith in Action. Among his favorite pastimes were, fishing, hunting, woodworking and painting in acrylics.

Survivors include his children, Mary (Gordon) Ruplinger, Marathon, Daniel (Mary) O'Malley, Rio, Peggy (David) Root, Bancroft, Colleen (Keith) Westphal, Marquette, MI, John (Nelly) O'Malley, Bel Aire, Kansas and Michael (Christine) O'Malley, Waukesha, eleven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick Ruplinger, five siblings and a half brother.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon Saturday October 15, 2022 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier and Deacon Gordon Ruplinger will preside.  Burial will be in Sun Prairie Memory Garden at a later date.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com