Kenneth "Ken" E. Fisher

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Fisher, 80, of Wausau passed away following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease on January 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He went through life with his heart full and a desire to care for his wife and sons. He spent most of his time with his family creating memories they will hold onto for years to come.

His journey began on October 25, 1942 born to Lenore (Fenhaus) and Walter Fisher in Wausau. Ken graduated from Wausau High School and in 1963 he joined the U.S. Navy serving for four years, part of which was with the manned spacecraft recovery force and also on the USS-Peterson DE-152. Upon returning to civilian life Ken began his lifelong career as a baker at Best Bakery alongside his brother and later at Copps Corp. While Ken was proud of serving his country, his greatest accomplishment was being the best father and husband he could be. He married his soul mate Mary Sydow on May 18, 1974. Together they raised three sons: Kyle, Korey, and Keith.

Ken enjoyed his many deer hunting trips and annual Wisconsin hunt with his family, friends, and relatives. He was also a collector of vintage jukeboxes. He was most proud of the 1950 Seeburg B that he and Mary restored together. He loved going up north camping and later spending time at their cabin in Tomahawk, enjoying drinks, fish fries, playing cards, four-wheeling, and ice fishing. Much of his joy came from having his sons and grandchildren come visit and spend quality time around the campfire or in the cottage listening to music. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Survivors include his wife Mary; sons, Kyle, Korey (Andrea), and Keith; grandchildren, Isla, Kendra, Mason, and Evelyn; his brother, Rodney (Bonnie) Fisher; sisters, Geri (Hubie) Wojciechowski, Ann (Roy) Notz, and Debbie Bellivue; his in-laws, Sally Sarlot, Lynda Emmons, Jim (Pam) Sydow, Jean Sydow, Mike (Lynne) Sydow, Dianne Sydow, and Mary Ann Schwalbach; and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Alva Hickman; brother, Alva (JR) Hickman; sister-in-law, Diana Nickel; and brother-in-law, Roger Sydow.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, with Rev. James Mayland officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas, with military honors accorded by V.F.W. Burns Post #388.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mount View Health Care Center and Aspirus Wausau Hospital/Hospice for all of their support and care for Kenneth.