Kenneth "Ken" H. Kraimer

Kenneth Henry Kraimer, 89, Wausau, died  peacefully at home Thursday, May 30, 2024.

He was born April 2, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Agnes (Imhoff) Kraimer.  On October 18, 1958 he married Patricia Bollech at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Last Fall they celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Ken served his country in the United States Army and worked as a self-employed building contractor.  Later in life he worked in the maintenance department at Wausau Insurance.  Ken was a member of the Knights of Columbus George Schreier Council No.1069, Wausau and was on the parish council at both St. Anne Catholic Church and St. Matthew Catholic Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sporting events of all kinds.  He had many stories from his deer hunting trips with the “gang”.  For 21 years he enjoyed spending winter months in Apache Junction, Arizona and above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Kraimer; children, Dennis (Christine) Kraimer, Janet (Michael) Nichols, Jean (Brian) Kaiser and John (Cathy) Kraimer; grandchildren, Kristen Kraimer, Michael Kraimer, Sara (Justin) Kitzrow, Christopher (Kelly) Nichols, Matthew (Danielle) Nichols, Benjamin (Ashley) Nichols, Michele (Tony) Smith, Lisa (Eddy) Temich Kaiser, Jennifer (Aaron) Schuh, Luke Kaiser, Morgan Kraimer, and Mason Kraimer; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Marlys (Norbert) Arnoldi.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service all at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com