Kenneth L. Gompert
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Kenneth L Gompert, age 94, died peacefully at home on June 14, 2022.
Kenneth Leon Gompert was born on January 28, 1928 in Colorado to William and Opal (Brau) Gompert. He was married to Evelyn Schmidt on May 9, 1953.
Ken graduated from high school and began working at an electric shop before serving in the army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a mechanic for 35 years.
Ken is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; his cousins Randy (Jody Haak-Reuter) Reuter, Chelsea (John) Reuter-Seng, Rodney (Jennifer) Reuter, Bryan Reuter (Whitney Anderson), Ashley (Andy) Lemar, Andrew Reuter (Holly Mcalpin), and other dear friends and relatives.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents and step-sister, Mary Ann Cooper.
The family would like to thank the caregivers who helped fulfill his wishes to stay home throughout his life; especially Pat, Sheila, Cindy, and Agrace CNAs.
"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." - Ken
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Ryan Funeral Home, DeForest. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250