Madison/DeForest –

Kenneth R. “Ken” Grob, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on February 3, 1944, in Middleton, WI the son of Montford and Helen (Keller) Grob. Ken graduated from DeForest High School in 1962. He spent two years in the United States Army, from 1964-1966. Ken worked for Madison Newspapers Incorporated, starting in October of 1966 until his retirement in 2005. He also owned and operated Windsor Sanitation Services for many years.

Ken was united in marriage, to Jean Sickinger (Sharkey) on October 16, 1993. Ken loved playing softball and passed that love along to his son, Mike. He also loved watching baseball and the Brewers and Braves. Ken also loved family gatherings.

Ken is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Mike (Brandie) Grob and Greg (Barb) Grob; stepson, Mike (Jennifer) Sharkey; grandchildren, Bailee, William, Alex and Teagen; sister, Helen Schleif; brothers, Doug, Stanley (Mary) and Monty (Deborah) Grob; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Dean Schleif; and sister-in-law, Claudia “Cookie” Grob.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital for the care they gave Ken in his last weeks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Kenneth Grob

February 03, 1944 - October 14, 2022

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