Kenneth
Kenneth Dee
Kenneth F. “Ken” Dee of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Dee was born July 3, 1939 in Vicksburg to Charles and Virginia (Moore) Dee.
Ken owned and operated his own business as a wall covering installer and after retirement enjoyed wintering in Florida. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards and bowling. Ken especially enjoyed his family and being with his grandchildren.
On September 20, 1958 in Parchment he married Judy Helmer, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brenda Dee Schmidt of Houston, TX, Roger (Bridgett) Dee of Plainwell, Allan Dee of Otsego, Jacquelyn Dee Murray of Kalamazoo, Lucinda Dee (Bob) Roberts of Elkhart, IN and Chad (Todd) Dee of South Bend, IN; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Jean Roy of Otsego.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Shirley Dee Jameson.
The family will greet friends beginning at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Otsego Church of God, where Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon with Pastor Stephen J. Burrow and Pastor Tyler Sherman officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Ken may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Lisa (Niedzielski) Smith
December 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Roger and Bridgett,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bryon Campbell
December 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Roger and Al,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father…. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bryon & Kandy Campbell
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Mark Przywara
December 20, 2011 at 4:45 pm
To the entire Dee Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Ken’s / your dad’s passing. Although there will be a lot of sorrow and pain tied to this loss, remember that he is in a better place and is no longer suffering as he watches over you. Hold onto the great memories – I know that there are a lot – and celebrate his life over the holidays and into the coming years.
The Przywara Family (Mark, Matt, Candice, Max and Kyle)
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theresa irving
December 20, 2011 at 7:34 pm
ken will be missed but will always be in our thoughts, he’s a great man, i am glad to have met him,
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Brenda Clements
December 20, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Brenda and your entire family..
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time…lean on God for His comfort and love. Share the memories you all have of a lifetime with your Dad. God bless you. Brenda
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Uncle Don & Aunt Janet
December 20, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Dear Roger & Bridgette,
There are no words to say to make your Dad’s passing any better, but just think of him on the lake catching the biggest fish ever.
We know you will all miss him, but just remember all the good times you had together. That’s what he would want you to do.
Love you both.
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Bill and Brenda Nausieda
December 21, 2011 at 9:18 am
To the entire Dee family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of both joy and sorrow. The knowledge that he is in a better place and will always be watching over you can be held close to your hearts to offer comfort. May the blessings of God be with all of you.
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Jolie Ellis
December 21, 2011 at 10:32 am
I am so sorry for your loss – RIP ~~ <3 My deepest sympathies to the entire family
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Sandi Culver
December 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm
To the Dee Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandi
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Dorothy McNees
December 21, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Judy: Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Knowing that he is in a better place and is not suffering anymore. It is so sad that the Lord takes only the best and he could see Ken needed to go home with him. May you cherish his memories. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I will never forget Ken telling me how he would go in one door at school and would go out another door. Guess school was not for him. I remember him working at Andrew’s cider mill with my mother. He was a hard worker. God Bless you and your family.
Dorothy
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Marie LaPorte Janssen
December 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm
So sorry to read of Ken’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
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Patricia Boyes
December 21, 2011 at 7:01 pm
To all the Dee family,
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You are in my prayers. If you need anything, please let me know. Love to you all,
Pat Boyes
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Jennie (Jameson) Storie
December 22, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Aunt Judy and family,
Sorry to hear about Uncle Ken’s passing. You are in my prayers. My condolences to the kids. Please let Aunt Bob know I am thinking of her too.
Thank you.
With love and fond memories,
Jennie & family
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Gary L Hammond
December 23, 2011 at 8:02 am
The lose of Ken really aches my heart. The time we had will never be forgotton. The times he allowed me to visit in fellowship and in other times with open hands and a warm heart will always be cherished.With great sympathy to the lose of Ken knowing he is in a better place.
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Pat Sibbersen DeDoes
December 29, 2011 at 10:21 am
Judy and family..So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Just read it 2 days ago. You have my heart felt condolences. He was a determined man, and more than fought the valiant fight. I always like him so much. May God’s love and blessings be with you all. I will be praying.
Pat
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Missy (Lidster) & Shane Oviatt
January 25, 2012 at 8:22 am
Our prayers are with you and your family Judy, I was shocked when I heard. He was a great person and will be greatly missed.
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Tammy Thompson-Drake
July 17, 2012 at 7:53 pm
My heart,love,and prayers are with all of you.You all are Amazing and Ken is missed so much.But what a Celebration in Heaven, all our loved ones together and enjoying the love they all are surrounded with.we can only imagine..if there is anything I can do. Please let me know.God Bless you all. Love Tammy
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Ken owned and operated his own business as a wall covering installer and after retirement enjoyed wintering in Florida. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards and bowling. Ken especially enjoyed his family and being with his grandchildren.
On September 20, 1958 in Parchment he married Judy Helmer, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brenda Dee Schmidt of Houston, TX, Roger (Bridgett) Dee of Plainwell, Allan Dee of Otsego, Jacquelyn Dee Murray of Kalamazoo, Lucinda Dee (Bob) Roberts of Elkhart, IN and Chad (Todd) Dee of South Bend, IN; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Jean Roy of Otsego.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Shirley Dee Jameson.
The family will greet friends beginning at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Otsego Church of God, where Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon with Pastor Stephen J. Burrow and Pastor Tyler Sherman officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Ken may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Kenneth Dee
Condolence Messages
Lisa (Niedzielski) Smith
December 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Roger and Bridgett,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Bryon Campbell
December 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Roger and Al,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father…. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bryon & Kandy Campbell
Reply
Mark Przywara
December 20, 2011 at 4:45 pm
To the entire Dee Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Ken’s / your dad’s passing. Although there will be a lot of sorrow and pain tied to this loss, remember that he is in a better place and is no longer suffering as he watches over you. Hold onto the great memories – I know that there are a lot – and celebrate his life over the holidays and into the coming years.
The Przywara Family (Mark, Matt, Candice, Max and Kyle)
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theresa irving
December 20, 2011 at 7:34 pm
ken will be missed but will always be in our thoughts, he’s a great man, i am glad to have met him,
Reply
Brenda Clements
December 20, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Brenda and your entire family..
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time…lean on God for His comfort and love. Share the memories you all have of a lifetime with your Dad. God bless you. Brenda
Reply
Uncle Don & Aunt Janet
December 20, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Dear Roger & Bridgette,
There are no words to say to make your Dad’s passing any better, but just think of him on the lake catching the biggest fish ever.
We know you will all miss him, but just remember all the good times you had together. That’s what he would want you to do.
Love you both.
Reply
Bill and Brenda Nausieda
December 21, 2011 at 9:18 am
To the entire Dee family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of both joy and sorrow. The knowledge that he is in a better place and will always be watching over you can be held close to your hearts to offer comfort. May the blessings of God be with all of you.
Reply
Jolie Ellis
December 21, 2011 at 10:32 am
I am so sorry for your loss – RIP ~~ <3 My deepest sympathies to the entire family
Reply
Sandi Culver
December 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm
To the Dee Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandi
Reply
Dorothy McNees
December 21, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Judy: Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Knowing that he is in a better place and is not suffering anymore. It is so sad that the Lord takes only the best and he could see Ken needed to go home with him. May you cherish his memories. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I will never forget Ken telling me how he would go in one door at school and would go out another door. Guess school was not for him. I remember him working at Andrew’s cider mill with my mother. He was a hard worker. God Bless you and your family.
Dorothy
Reply
Marie LaPorte Janssen
December 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm
So sorry to read of Ken’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
Reply
Patricia Boyes
December 21, 2011 at 7:01 pm
To all the Dee family,
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You are in my prayers. If you need anything, please let me know. Love to you all,
Pat Boyes
Reply
Jennie (Jameson) Storie
December 22, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Aunt Judy and family,
Sorry to hear about Uncle Ken’s passing. You are in my prayers. My condolences to the kids. Please let Aunt Bob know I am thinking of her too.
Thank you.
With love and fond memories,
Jennie & family
Reply
Gary L Hammond
December 23, 2011 at 8:02 am
The lose of Ken really aches my heart. The time we had will never be forgotton. The times he allowed me to visit in fellowship and in other times with open hands and a warm heart will always be cherished.With great sympathy to the lose of Ken knowing he is in a better place.
Reply
Pat Sibbersen DeDoes
December 29, 2011 at 10:21 am
Judy and family..So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Just read it 2 days ago. You have my heart felt condolences. He was a determined man, and more than fought the valiant fight. I always like him so much. May God’s love and blessings be with you all. I will be praying.
Pat
Reply
Missy (Lidster) & Shane Oviatt
January 25, 2012 at 8:22 am
Our prayers are with you and your family Judy, I was shocked when I heard. He was a great person and will be greatly missed.
Reply
Tammy Thompson-Drake
July 17, 2012 at 7:53 pm
My heart,love,and prayers are with all of you.You all are Amazing and Ken is missed so much.But what a Celebration in Heaven, all our loved ones together and enjoying the love they all are surrounded with.we can only imagine..if there is anything I can do. Please let me know.God Bless you all. Love Tammy
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