Mr. Ken Baldwin of Saukville passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2020, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. He was 85 years old.
Ken was born on March 27, 1935 in Waupaca, son of Joseph and Martha Fetzer Baldwin. He attended local schools, graduating from Waupaca High School. He was united in marriage with Sharon Busalacchi and the couple had two children together. On May 1, 1965, Ken married Constance Woszynski in Waukegan, IL. They lived in Milwaukee before moving to Saukville in 1968 to raise their family.
Mr. Baldwin worked as an industrial mechanic at Continental Can Company in Milwaukee, retiring when the company closed after 41 years on the job. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Washington. Ken loved being outdoors; whether he was splitting wood or deer hunting, he liked watching the wildlife, birds and weather. He was a rockhound and was always on the lookout for rocks that stood out from the usual, teaching his children along the way to slow down and look at the wonderful world all around them. Ken also enjoyed photography and cars.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Connie, and their children Cynthia Docter of Saukville, Jennifer Butzke of Summit and Joseph (Katie) Baldwin of Appleton. He is further survived by daughter MaryLou Habarth of Wixom, MI and son Scott Baldwin of Ferndale, MI. Ken was the proud grandpa of eight grandchildren: Drake Butzke, Harry, Harley, George and Louis Baldwin, Maureen (Dustin) Harris, Christine and Gregory Habarth, and is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren: Elle and Zoe Harris, brother Glenn (Sandra) Baldwin of Box Elder, SD, sister Gloria LaFortune of St. Petersburg FL, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by five siblings: Elton, Evan, James, Norma and Ethel Baldwin.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday, September 3rd from 10AM -11:30AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 217 N. Freeman Drive, Port Washington, with Funeral Services beginning at 11:30AM. Rev. John Klieve will preside. Mr. Baldwin will be laid to rest at Washington County Memorial Park.
To comply with the statewide mandate, face masks will be required at the visitation and service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate).
The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .