"Kenny, you will be missed, as a business partner, fellow landowner, fellow shooter, and good friend. I am honored to have met you for this short time we spend here on earth. You will be missed, and we pray beside you now till we see you again..."
In loving memory of
Kenneth Charles Prince
December 25, 1953 - March 10, 2014
Kenneth Charles Prince of Antigo, died on Monday, March 10, 2014 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 60 years old. He was born on December 25, 1953 in Antigo a son of Donald (Sharyl) Prince of Spearfish, South Dakota and the late Gerda (Torgerson) Prince.
In his youth he was active in boy scouts and was on the high school wresting team. He was a two time Valley Conference wresting champion, graduating from Antigo High School with the class of 1973.
He married Linda Molitor, they had two children, Elizabeth and Jared. While he was married he lived in Wyoming where he was a hunting and fishing guide and the owner and operator of Aladdin's Salon.
The couple divorced and in 1987 he returned to Antigo and became a partner in Prince Brother's Trucking.
Mr. Prince was an outdoorsman who enjoyed trap shooting, hunting and fishing. He picked blackberries and raspberries for his homemade wine.
In addition to his father, survivors include his significant other of 25 years, Anne Pregler and their son Kirk both of Antigo; a daughter, Elizabeth (Brandon) Finney of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a son, Jared Prince of Antigo; two grandchildren, Jaxon Finney and Bryce Prince and a grandchild on the way, Olivia; five sisters, Brenda (Roy) Kuschel of Aniwa, Susan (Joe) Kirsch of Summit Lake; Julie Prince of Antigo, Mary (Mark) Kourouma of Hartford; and Kathy (Gary) Waldvogel of Phlox; and three brothers, Lawrence (Peggy) Prince of Antigo, Donald (Cheryl) Prince Jr. of Plover and Walter Prince of Antigo.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at Noon with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating at the Bradley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Tributes
"A good man, with a big heart. Rest in peace my friend."
"My sympathy to all the family and loved ones. When we lived next door, I use to babysit, Kenny was always such a little dickens. Rest in Peace, little Dickens."
"So many good memories. So many laughs. So many smiles. So much life."
"Anne.....for once in my life I'm @ a lost for words.....I truly wish I had the right words to say.....just know I care. We all need help @ times like this,i am here for you. Love is eternal,the aspect may change...but not the essence. Those we love remain with us ,for love itself lives on,and cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone....Those we love can never be more than a thought away......for as long as there is a memory they'll live in our heart for ever."
"So sorry for your Loss. "
"Julie I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Remembering the happy times you shared together will help ease the pain you must be feeling. Our hearts and prayers will be with each and everyone of your family to find the comfort you all need to get through this horrible time in your life. "
"Anne & Kirk,
We are thinking of you both as you go through this very hard time. Please know that we care & we are here if you need anything...God Bless."
"sorry for your loss. i will miss him coming out to load at the farm and his great sense of humor."
"So sorry for your Loss. It is so hard to lose someone you love so dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!"