Kenneth Edward Kiczenski

Kenneth Edward Kiczenski of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away July 22nd following a lengthy illness. Born January 3, 1937 to Selma and Joseph Kiczenski, He was a graduate of Sault High's Class of '55, and then attended Sault Tech for two years. Ken served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Karlsruhe, Germany, and upon his return continued his education, graduating from Northern Michigan University with a Teaching Degree. He married Mary (Bonnie) Keelean on September 14, 1963 and taught high school mathematics and physics for the next 26 years at Sault High School. Ken then served as an inspector for U.S. Customs until his retirement in 1999. Ken was involved in many sports, both as a player and a coach. He was a fast-pitch pitcher in his younger days, and golfed and was on a bowling league until his illness in 2009. His main priorities, though, were always faith and family. He was a long-time member of St. Mary's ProCathedral Catholic Church, loving his role as Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He had a profound faith and a particular devotion to the Rosary, attending a weekly Rosary group for many years. Ken is sadly missed and his memory will be forever treasured by Mary, his wife of 52 years, his three daughters, Saundra and Trisha, both of the Sault, and Taunia (Terry) Sadler of Grand Ledge, MI, his beloved Grandchildren, Stevana Jean Dalgard and Blake David Oberle, both of the Sault, his three sisters, Patricia Bentley of Birmingham, MI, Carol (Louis) Cihak of Appleton, WI, and Sally Hansen of the Sault. Preceding him in death are an infant son, Mark Edward, his parents, Selma and Joe, and his Brother Garry. The family thanks Dr. Tim O’Connor for his kindness, compassion and expert care over the years. Visitation will be held 9:00am until 11:30am Saturday July 25, 2015 in the Mary Room at St. Mary’s ProCathedral Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30am Saturday July 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s ProCathedral Church with Father Sebastian Kavumkal as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers the family asks only your prayers. Interment will be held in Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. A luncheon will be served at Studebakers Restaurant at 1:30pm following services. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Kenneth Edward Kiczenski

January 3, 1937 - July 22, 2015