at rest Feb 4, 2010. Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 30 years, and proud owner of Ridgemoor Chapels for 18 years. Doctoral candidate at Norther Illinois University for Public Administration. Loving husband and best friend of Linda S. nee: Johnson; cherished son of Avis M. and the late Louis E.; devoted brother of Louis K (Renate) and the late Ralph D.; favorite son in law of Vivian "Kay" and Marty Johnson; dearest brother in law of Lisa (Gordon), Liz, and Kelly (Nick); dearest uncle of Louis (Dawn), Joseph (Julie), Jeffrey (Jennifer), and Daniel (Carol), Brian, Alyssa, Katie, Alexis, Nicole, Steven, Allie and Tianna. Cousin and great uncle of many. He was a special person and will be missed by all who touched his life. Donations may be made to where he rescued Pudge (our cat), Lakeland Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 1000, Elkhorn, WI 53121 or The American Lung Association.