Kenneth "Ken" A. Stuessi

KENNETH A. STUESSI, age 83 of the Villages, Florida and Jefferson, WI passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Meriter Hospital in Madison surround by his family. He was born on June 27, 1936 in South Milwaukee to Arthur and Marjorie (Damschen) Stuessi. He attended Ripon College and later served in the United States Army near the end of the Korean War. Ken married Patricia Pisarek on September 13, 1958. He was an executive at Schlitz Brewing Company for 23 years. He then owned Ken’s Towne Inn in Jefferson for 21 years from 1983 to 2004. Ken and Pat became “snowbirds” splitting their time between Jefferson and The Villages where they made many friends. Ken had a passion for golf, tennis, and was an avid sports fan of the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Ken will be deeply missed by his wife, Patricia of Florida and Jefferson, sons, Kurt (Elaine) Stuessi of Brentwood, TN, Kevin (Peggy) Stuessi of Deerfield, WI, Keith (Linda) Stuessi of Bremerton, WA, grandchildren, Tyler (Amanda) Stuessi, Connor Stuessi, Dane Stuessi, Brock Stuessi, Maya Stuessi, and sister Karol (Oran) Freeland of Delafield. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Keith Stuessi. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran church with the Deacon Mike Nelson officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A lunch reception will follow the service at the church. Visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or to light a candle in his memory. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tomorrow’s Hope in Jefferson, WI in Ken’s name.