Donald Edward Kenner

Donald Edward “Don” Kenner

Grafton, WI – Born on January 26, 1941, in Thorp, Wisconsin.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Karen Ann (nee Schamens) Kenner, his son, Jeffrey (Cynthia) and daughter, Pamela “PK” Kenner. He is also survived by his sister, Eleanor (Donald) Krysinel, brother, Paul (Debbie) Kenner and sister, Marabeth (Phil) deVille, 2 grandsons also survive, Maj: Le-Roi (Casey) Edwards and great granddaughter, Grace, also Griffey Edwards (Alysha).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys (nee Newman) Kenner and Clarence Edward Kenner, sister, Evelyn Ann (LeWray) Pettis, and sister, Barbara Jean Maybee.

Don graduated from Rufus King High School in 1958 and served his country in the United States Army from 1959-1962. He joined the Grafton Fire Department in 1975 and was, currently, an honorary member of the department. He was also a member of the American Legion Rose Harms Post #355, in Grafton.

Don enjoyed deer hunting years ago and still enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He taught guitar at a couple different music studios in the area and played some gigs at some local restaurants.

Don worked at Western Electric and Badger Meter, in Milwaukee. When they discontinued their computerized water control systems in various communities, a couple men started their own business, Kamp & Associates, in Cedarburg. After leaving Kamp & Associates, Don started his own Ad Specialty business (Leading Edge Promotions) out of his home.

A visitation for Don will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, in Grafton, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Military Honors will be performed at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rose Harms American Legion Post #355, of Grafton, or to the Grafton Fire Department are appreciated.