Kenneth J. Budreck

Kenneth J. Budreck, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home in Port Washington.

He was born in Port Washington on Nov. 5, 1948, to Helen and John Budreck.

He attended Port Washington High School.

He married his junior high school sweetheart Sandra (Grabarczyk) on March 27, 1971. They celebrated 53 years of marriage this year.

For many years Ken worked in sales, trucking and most recently as a custodian.

Ken was passionate about traveling, including his honeymoon to Myrtle Beach, S.C., going to Memphis, Louisville and attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans six times.

Some of Ken’s favorite interests were music, his 45 rpm record collection, CB radios, the Badgers and Packers, watching cooking shows with his wife and talking about cars and politics, and he was an avid TikTok user.

Ken loved to drive his grandkids around town and discuss the history and landmarks of Port Washington. He was very proud to know the history of the city. Ken loved to park on the bluff and watch the deer. He also looked forward to sitting in his garage every day and hand feeding his chipmunk friend Chippy. His family will take over the care of Chippy.

He was an outstanding family man. Ken was also a man of humor. He loved to make people laugh.

Ken is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Wendy (Roger) Bley, son Daniel (Rebecca), son Patrick (Ashley), daughter Katie (Darren) Devine, his grandkids James, Abigail, Adalyn and Adam (Rachel) and great-grandson Levi.

He is also survived by his sisters Dinah (Rocky) Dougherty and Marianne (Steve) Schenian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and John and his brothers John Jr. and David.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Church, in Port Washington. Visitation will be at the church from 2 to 4 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at The Patio in Port Washington starting at 5:30 p.m.

The family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers please sponsor a child’s swimming lessons at your local swimming pool to help save a life. Ken grieved the loss of his older brother John Jr., who died in Lake Michigan in 1953 at the age of 9 years old. If choosing Pirates’ Hollow in Port Washington, donations can be made through their partnership with Lane 4. Lane 4 provides swimming lessons in Port Washington at no cost to people in need through donations from the public. For more information, email Lane4Foundation@gmail.com or contact Pirates’ Hollow Community Waterpark at (262) 284-5881.

Lastly, we would like to say how much Ken was a light in our lives. He was a friend of many, he was loved by many and he will be missed by many.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is proudly serving the Budreck family.

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