"Sending your family love and our deepest sympathies. Prayers and blessings to you all! Jill"
In loving memory of
Kenneth Husnick
January 24, 1934 - January 13, 2024
Kenneth C. Husnick, 89 of Antigo passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, at his home surrounded by family under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.
Ken was born January 24, 1934 in Antigo, a son of the late Wenzel and Bertha (Engel) Husnick, Sr.
He attended St. John Catholic School and was a 1952 graduate of Antigo High School, then enlisted in the United States Army in 1952.
Ken married Agnes "Aggie" Zima on August 30, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Together they successfully owned and operated a potato farm in the Antigo area for over 50 years and he was extremely proud that the farm remains in the family today.
He was a lifelong member of SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo where he served as a parish council member and usher. He was also a proud member of the Monsignor Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus.
In addition, Ken served as the Town of Rolling Clerk & Supervisor for over 30 years and sat on the Antigo Co-op Board of Directors, now CoVantage Credit Union, for 27 years serving as treasurer of that board for many of those years.
Ken enjoyed hunting and fishing, time at the cabin, attending auctions and trips to the casino with his wife, and putzing in his workshop but what he cherished most was his quality time with family which included playing multiple card games. Over the years Ken and Aggie would never miss any of their children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren's activities.
In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by two daughters, Diane (Mike) Eder of Wausau and Kathy (Mark) Westen of Antigo; three sons, Dan (Beth) of Antigo, Gary (Mary McLain) of Eland, and Mike (Dawn) of Wausau; 13 grandchildren, Matt, Becky (Andy), Amanda (Joe), Chelsey, Lucas (Nicole), Chloe (Nick), Charlie (Chelsea), Bradley, Jack, Julia, Sam ( fiancé Maria), Anika and Peter; and seven great-grandchildren, Kendyl, Kole, Jace, Ethan, Lyla, Arlo and Sawyer.
He is further survived by three brothers, Raymond (Judy), Donald (Virginia), and Herb (Kitty) all of Antigo; and four sisters-in-law, Rosemary Husnick, Loretta Husnick, and Lorraine Frisch all of Antigo, and Dorothy Zima of Fon du lac.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Menting and Mary Schisel; brothers, Wenzel, Leon, Eugene, and Lamond "Jim"; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Husnick, Shirley Husnick, and Mary Brown; and brothers-in-law, Matt Menting, Leonard Schisel, Donald Zima and Floyd Frisch.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann and Rev. George Daniel concelebrating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Military Honors will take place at the church following the Mass.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 19 at the Bradley Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will lead a rosary at 4 p.m. and a parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Dan and Beth and all the family, our condolences to everyone in your loss. Linda and Tom Steebs"
"My sympathy to your family. "
"Aggie & Family, We are very sorry to learn of Ken?s passing. I remember Kenny as always having a smile. I recall our trips to Antigo to visit as kids, and we always returned to Green Bay with some of Wisconsin?s best potatoes. Ken will be missed and may his spirit live on with the planting of a tree in his memory. Our sincere condolences to the entire Husnick Family. Dennis & Kathy Kumbalek"
"I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. May you remember all the good times and hold them close to your heart. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you"
"It is a fond memory of Ken?s tradition to smoke a cigar at the end of harvest, with a grin on his face. God?s Peace now and always. Scott and Penny Schumitsch Family"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Aggie and family. Such a wonderful man and family. My thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you all. He leaves a beautiful family and legacy to carry his spirit on through generations."