Kenneth Eugene Andrews

KENNETH E. ANDREWS Mr. Ken Andrews, of 11th Ave. in Grafton, passed away at West Allis Aurora Hospital in West Allis on Monday morning, October 24, 2011.  He was 71 years old.  Ken was born on June 25, 1940 in Hillview, IL, one of 11 children born to Kenneth and Lovey Morgan Andrews.  After his schooling in the Peoria, IL area, Ken entered the U.S. Marine Corps.  He served overseas, including Okinawa Japan.  On July 4, 1975 he was united in marriage with Dorothy Waite Kegley in Las Vegas, NV.  The couple settled in Grafton. Ken worked as a chemist for Rexford Paper Company in Milwaukee.  Following an accident he went back to school and got his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Cardinal Stritch and became a photographer.  He did some freelance work and also worked for Wisconsin Field Trial News.  Ken was a former President and Secretary of the Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club and remained an honorary member.  He enjoyed training dogs (retrievers) and was a former hunter.  Mr. Andrews also enjoyed golf and fishing.  Ken is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of Grafton, their 6 children: Karla and Kari Andrews, Edwin Kegley of Madison, Rolland (Peggy) Kegley of Gr...[more]

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(Peggy) Kegley of Grafton, Earney (Betty Jean) Yocum, also of Grafton and Diane (Knute) Kegley-Reichel of Wind Point.  "Big Buddy" is further survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. At Ken's request, no services will be held.  Memorials are suggested to WAFTC in Ken's name.  The Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .            KENNETH E. ANDREWS Mr. Ken Andrews, of 11th Ave. in Grafton, passed away at West Allis Aurora Hospital in West Allis on Monday morning, October 24, 2011.  He was 71 years old.  Ken was born on June 25, 1940 in Hillview, IL, one of 11 children born to Kenneth and Lovey Morgan Andrews.  After his schooling in the Peoria, IL area, Ken entered the U.S. Marine Corps.  He served overseas, including Okinawa Japan.  On July 4, 1975 he was united in marriage with Dorothy Waite Kegley in Las Vegas, NV.  The couple settled in Grafton. Ken worked as a chemist for Rexford Paper Company in Milwaukee.  Following an accident he went back to school and got his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Cardinal Stritch and became a photographer.  He did some freelance work and also worked for Wisconsin Field Trial News.  Ken was a former President and Secretary of the Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club and remained an honorary member.  He enjoyed training dogs (retrievers) and was a former hunter.  Mr. Andrews also enjoyed golf and fishing.  Ken is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of Grafton, their 6 children: Karla and Kari Andrews, Edwin Kegley of Madison, Rolland (Peggy) Kegley of Grafton, Earney (Betty Jean) Yocum, also of Grafton and Diane (Knute) Kegley-Reichel of Wind Point.  "Big Buddy" is further survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. At Ken's request, no services will be held.  Memorials are suggested to WAFTC in Ken's name.  The Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .              KENNETH E. ANDREWS Mr. Ken Andrews, of 11th Ave. in Grafton, passed away at West Allis Aurora Hospital in West Allis on Monday morning, October 24, 2011.  He was 71 years old.  Ken was born on June 25, 1940 in Hillview, IL, one of 11 children born to Kenneth and Lovey Morgan Andrews.  After his schooling in the Peoria, IL area, Ken entered the U.S. Marine Corps.  He served overseas, including Okinawa Japan.  On July 4, 1975 he was united in marriage with Dorothy Waite Kegley in Las Vegas, NV.  The couple settled in Grafton. Ken worked as a chemist for Rexford Paper Company in Milwaukee.  Following an accident he went back to school and got his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Cardinal Stritch and became a photographer.  He did some freelance work and also worked for Wisconsin Field Trial News.  Ken was a former President and Secretary of the Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club and remained an honorary member.  He enjoyed training dogs (retrievers) and was a former hunter.  Mr. Andrews also enjoyed golf and fishing.  Ken is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of Grafton, their 6 children: Karla and Kari Andrews, Edwin Kegley of Madison, Rolland (Peggy) Kegley of Grafton, Earney (Betty Jean) Yocum, also of Grafton and Diane (Knute) Kegley-Reichel of Wind Point.  "Big Buddy" is further survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. At Ken's request, no services will be held.  Memorials are suggested to WAFTC in Ken's name.