Kenneth Stelzer

McFarland/Stoughton - Kenneth C. Stelzer, age 83, passed away on March 1, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1933 in Bloomer, WI. He was a son of the late Milton F. and Mabel (Fritsch) Stelzer. He graduated from Stoughton High School. Ken served in the United States Army. He was an electrical and maintenance supervisor at Uniroyal in Stoughton, retiring in 1989. Ken then became a self-employed electrical contractor. He also owned and operated a Bike Shop besides volunteering at Stoughton track events, working on the Stoughton Youth Center, and a member on the Property Committee at First Lutheran Church. Ken enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling, and dancing. He loved spending time at his cabin on Little Lac Courte Oreilles with Rae, his family and friends. Ken was a dedicated blood donor and had donated over 30 gallons of blood. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Stoughton and Stone Lake, WI. Ken was active with the American Legion Post 59 and American Legion Post 59 Honor Guard.

Ken is survived by his wife, Charlene "Rae" (Nelson) Stelzer; his four children, Kim (Carol Ann); Kerry (Chris) Wollak; Kevin (Christina) and Karl (Janice); 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; sister-in-laws Lynn Stelzer, Lois Quale, Marilyn (Jack) Bostrack, and brother-in-law Robert Everson.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Milton F. and Mabel Stelzer, brothers Milton J., Lorin, and twin sister Kathryn "Katie" Everson, sister-in-law Patricia Stelzer, brother-in-law John Quale, parent-in-laws Oscar and Harriet (Orvold) Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park, American Legion Post 59 Honor Guard, Agrace Hospice Care, or to a charity of the donor's choice. A special thank you to the wonderful staff of Agrace for their care and compassion.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E Washington St., Stoughton. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Family and friends are invited to refreshments immediately following the service.