Kenneth E. Dodge, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Peacefully Friday night, Oct. 3, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Ken was born April 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Orrin & Dorothy (Yelmene) Dodge. He attended St. Mark Catholic School, and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School, where he was active in numerous sports. From 1944 to 1946, Ken served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, having served in Germany & France. During this period, he also played with the "Blue Devil's Football Team" of the 36th Infantry Division.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Charlotte A. Colanchick at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2001. Kenny worked for several years for the Sorge Dairy of Sturgeon Bay, before opening his own service station in Two Rivers, known as "Dodge's Union 76". He owned & operated the station for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Ken served for numerous years on the Two Rivers City Council, of which he was past president; he was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1957, Two Rivers; and a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Post #1248, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and a life-long member of St. Mark's Catholic Parish. He was also a 40-year, past member of the Two Rivers Elk's Lodge #1380, and the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club.
For many years, Charlotte & Ken were "adopted grandparents" for students of TRCCS. Kenny enjoyed boating, fishing, and many years at their trailer at Chaudoir's Dock. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, and was an avid Packer Fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Mildred Dodge, one sister, Janet Rudebeck, one nephew, Tom Dodge, and a brother-in-law, Alton Colanchick.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church
on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much!
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2003
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Ken was born April 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Orrin & Dorothy (Yelmene) Dodge. He attended St. Mark Catholic School, and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School, where he was active in numerous sports. From 1944 to 1946, Ken served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, having served in Germany & France. During this period, he also played with the "Blue Devil's Football Team" of the 36th Infantry Division.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Charlotte A. Colanchick at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2001. Kenny worked for several years for the Sorge Dairy of Sturgeon Bay, before opening his own service station in Two Rivers, known as "Dodge's Union 76". He owned & operated the station for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Ken served for numerous years on the Two Rivers City Council, of which he was past president; he was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1957, Two Rivers; and a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Post #1248, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and a life-long member of St. Mark's Catholic Parish. He was also a 40-year, past member of the Two Rivers Elk's Lodge #1380, and the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club.
For many years, Charlotte & Ken were "adopted grandparents" for students of TRCCS. Kenny enjoyed boating, fishing, and many years at their trailer at Chaudoir's Dock. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, and was an avid Packer Fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Mildred Dodge, one sister, Janet Rudebeck, one nephew, Tom Dodge, and a brother-in-law, Alton Colanchick.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church
on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much!
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2003
Kenneth E. Dodge, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Peacefully Friday night, Oct. 3, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Ken was born April 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Orrin & Dorothy (Yelmene) Dodge. He attended St. Mark Catholic School, and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School, where he was active in numerous sports. From 1944 to 1946, Ken served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, having served in Germany & France. During this period, he also played with the "Blue Devil's Football Team" of the 36th Infantry Division.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Charlotte A. Colanchick at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2001. Kenny worked for several years for the Sorge Dairy of Sturgeon Bay, before opening his own service station in Two Rivers, known as "Dodge's Union 76". He owned & operated the station for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Ken served for numerous years on the Two Rivers City Council, of which he was past president; he was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1957, Two Rivers; and a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Post #1248, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and a life-long member of St. Mark's Catholic Parish. He was also a 40-year, past member of the Two Rivers Elk's Lodge #1380, and the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club.
For many years, Charlotte & Ken were "adopted grandparents" for students of TRCCS. Kenny enjoyed boating, fishing, and many years at their trailer at Chaudoir's Dock. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, and was an avid Packer Fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Mildred Dodge, one sister, Janet Rudebeck, one nephew, Tom Dodge, and a brother-in-law, Alton Colanchick.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church
on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much!
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2003
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Ken was born April 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Orrin & Dorothy (Yelmene) Dodge. He attended St. Mark Catholic School, and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School, where he was active in numerous sports. From 1944 to 1946, Ken served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, having served in Germany & France. During this period, he also played with the "Blue Devil's Football Team" of the 36th Infantry Division.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Charlotte A. Colanchick at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2001. Kenny worked for several years for the Sorge Dairy of Sturgeon Bay, before opening his own service station in Two Rivers, known as "Dodge's Union 76". He owned & operated the station for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Ken served for numerous years on the Two Rivers City Council, of which he was past president; he was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1957, Two Rivers; and a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Post #1248, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and a life-long member of St. Mark's Catholic Parish. He was also a 40-year, past member of the Two Rivers Elk's Lodge #1380, and the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club.
For many years, Charlotte & Ken were "adopted grandparents" for students of TRCCS. Kenny enjoyed boating, fishing, and many years at their trailer at Chaudoir's Dock. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, and was an avid Packer Fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Mildred Dodge, one sister, Janet Rudebeck, one nephew, Tom Dodge, and a brother-in-law, Alton Colanchick.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church
on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much!
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2003
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