Kenneth “Ken” Deres

Kenneth “Ken”Deres of Greenfield, WI passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff at Vitas Ruth House on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia Deres who passed peacefully before him in 2020 and with whom he longed to be again. Also preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Dereszynski, his brother and wife Richard and Corrine Dereszynski, and his sister and husband, Yvonne and Leon Janicki. Kenneth is survived by nieces and nephews he and his wife spoiled over the years: Sharon Herbes, Linda Bradle, Laurie Cooper, Jeffrey Janicki, Stacy Janicki, and Cheryl Janicki. Kenneth was a Master Plumber well known in the Milwaukee area for his expertise and work ethic until he retired. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Marine Corp in Korea and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was honored to be included on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in April of 2016 and talked of the experience often. He was a long-time member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He and Pat were avid RV travelers with many friends over the years, as well as loving their snowmobiling well into their 70’s. They had a life well lived! The family wishes to thank all the staff of Vitas Hospice Services who went above and beyond to care for Ken both in his home and at Vitas Ruth House. Their patience and loving care during a difficult time is so appreciated. No memorial service is planned at this time. Private interment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in Ken’s name.