Kenneth Holfeltz was born in Sheboygan on September 6, 1932 to the late William and Sylvia (Brunmeier) Holfeltz and passed away on February 3, 2025 at the age of 92. He attended Holy Name grade school and graduated from Sheboygan North High School. Kenneth then served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He was united in marriage with Donna Leitner on June 20, 1959 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. During his working years he was employed by AT&T for over 30 years until his retirement. In retirement, Ken enjoyed being a courier for Aurora. He was in the Knights of Columbus and bestowed honorary lifetime membership after 50 years of loyal service. Ken enjoyed golfing, bowling, puzzles, decorating and baking candy and cookies during the holidays and he especially enjoyed his 50th wedding anniversary trip to Ireland with Donna. He was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, cheering for the Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and Packers.
Ken is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna; children, Cindy (Jay) Keitel, Julie Holfeltz (partner Nick Lambrou) and Brad (Ann) Holfeltz; grandchildren, Brooke (Eric) Lederman, Trent (Sarah) Keitel, Quinn Holfeltz and Lily Holfeltz; greatgrandchildren, Easton and Madison Keitel and brother, Michael Holfeltz. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Maryann (Ken) Hess, Dorothy “Dottie” (Clarence) Senkbeil and sister-in-law, Carol Holfeltz.
Ken has requested that a private Mass be held for immediate family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Charles Schleevogt for his excellent care over many years, Medical Arts at Prevea, and the staff at Meadowview Manor and Compassus Hospice for the care given to Ken.