Kenneth J. Gundrum was called to his eternal home on October 30, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born April 27, 1935, to the late Joseph & Elizabeth Gundrum in Hartford, WI. He grew up in Slinger and then moved to Grafton where he graduated from high school in 1954. Kenny joined the United States Army where he served for 2 years.

He married his bride of 65 years, Joanne "Joey" Retzer in 1956, and they made their home in Grafton where they raised their 3 children. Kenny began his career as a local meat cutter before joining Prudential Insurance Company as an agent for 40 years until his retirement in 1997. During his time with Prudential, he was known to local children as the 'Gum Man' as he consistently gave out pieces of Chiclets gum when making sales calls.

Retirement brought a whole new adventure for Kenny & Joey as they spent winters in Alabama and then Arizona. They loved their adventures in Europe though Kenny's favorite destination was his hunting property in Mineral Point, WI.

Nothing meant more to Kenny & Joey than their Christian faith and their family. Time spent with the kids and grandkids was precious - bike trips, camping, sitting around the campfire, hunting, telling jokes, having homemade dinners, cookouts, and celebrating holidays. Kenny believed in the value of hard work, integrity, and compassion. His generosity and genuine interest in all people meant he touched the lives of many with his crazy sense of humor, warmth, values, and empathetic heart. Even at 90 years of age he was still a kid at heart.

Kenny's frequent declaration was "Every morning when you wake up you decide if it's going to be a good day or a bad day; and I choose that it's going to be a good day." His children learned so much about life through his ongoing positive attitude. He will forever be in our hearts and his legacy of love and laughter will live on through his loved ones.

Kenny is survived by his children; Dan (Bonnie) Gundrum, Todd Gundrum, and Lori (Ted) Haischer. and forever cherished by his grandchildren; Ryan (Tara) Gundrum, Jason (Meredith) Gundrum, Mark (Danielle) Gundrum, Kenny (Kayla) Gundrum, William Gundrum, Lori (Charles) Kelley, Ben (Lindsey) Haischer, Rebecca (Mitch) Hansen, and Anna (Jordan) Lynch. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren whom he adored, sister Grace Jungers, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill & Judy Retzer and many special nieces, nephews & friends. Kenny was preceded in death by his dear wife Joey, sisters Lori (Shorty) Held, Valerie (Bob) Komp, Florence (Joe) Schaefer, Eileen (Ed) Bergin and brothers Arnie (Pat) Gundrum and Paul (Henrietta) Gundrum, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Delores and Claude Wollner.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and administration at Village Pointe Commons for the wonderful love, compassion, and care Kenny received while living in independent living during his final years.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St. in Grafton, on Friday, November 14th from 11:45 a.m. –2:45 p.m. with Mass beginning at 3:00 p.m. Kenny will be laid to rest the following day with Military Honors at Union Cemetery in Port Washington.

Memorials in Kenny's name are suggested to St. Joseph Parish or St. Joseph School.

The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuenralhome.com .