Kenneth Stoner

Kenneth E. Stoner, 83, resident of rural Siren, WI passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his home. Ken was born March 21, 1928, to Lloyd and Violet Stoner of Morrill, KS. The family moved to Spokane, WA and then to Fall City, NB where Ken attended school and then entered the Navy. Ken served for 11 ½ years aboard four different ships and sailed to ports in many countries around the world. His travels included attending the 1956 Olympics held in Australia. In 1950 Seaman Kenneth Stoner received a Commendation Medal for outstanding courage and devotion to duty. While in Oakland, CA, he met and married Karoline Alora (Kolander) Stoner his wife, of 59 years, after a whirlwind courtship of 10 days. They eventually made their permanent home on the family farm in Daniels Township of Burnett County where they dairy farmed and Ken butchered for the Frederic Locker Plant until he retired due to failing health. Four children were born to Kay and Ken’s union. Kenneth served as a volunteer emergency fire warden for over 50 years with Burnett County. He enjoyed meeting many local residents as they came to his home for burning permits. He belonged to the local American Legion and was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with family and friends on the home place. He and his wife enjoyed trips to many different states with his sister-in-law and brother-in-law and family gatherings at home. Ken is survived by his wife Karoline; children Jane Winkler of Norman, OK, Nancy (Bryan) Anderson of Frederic WI, Keith (Debbie) Stoner of Siren WI, Steven (Terri) Stoner of Frederic WI; Grandchildren Kristin (Artie) Edwards, Alison (Cody) Goodnight, Katie Anderson, Joel Anderson, Jeremy Stoner, Holly Stoner, Erik Stoner; Great-Grandson Noah Goodnight. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Violet Stoner, brother, James Stoner, and sisters, Geraldine Connally and Lila Louise Brackhahn. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Frederic, with Pastor Jody Walter officiating. Julie Dahling served as organist and family members provided the music. Interment followed at the Siren Lakeview Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jeremy Stoner, Erik Stoner, Joel Anderson, James Kolander, Jack Sexton and Warren Hable. Honorary casket bearers were Milton Daeffler, Merlin Place, Laverne Scheider, Don Nordquist and Lloyd Talmadge. Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel.