Obituaries
Kenneth L Pingel
Nov. 26, 1944 - Sept. 12, 2025 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Service
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
2:00 pm
411 W Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Funeral Visitation
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
11:00 am - 1:45 pm
411 W Main St.
Chilton, WI
Burial Service
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
3:00 pm
North Madison Street
Chilton, WI 53014
Kenneth L Pingel
Chilton WI
Kenneth Lee Pingel, born on November 26, 1944, to the late Harold and LaVerna (Broehm) Pingel, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
On February 14, 1970, he was united in marriage to the late Nancy Miller.
He worked 42 years at Tecumseh. For 40 plus years he faithfully worked with the Calumet County Fair Association. He was actively involved in the church dart ball league. He was a community AA member for 40 plus years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his children: Sarah (Doug) Woelfel, Paula (Leonard) Rona, Mark (Lyn) Pingel, Mary Pingel, and Carol Pingel; a foster son: Robert (Lori) Oney; grandchildren: Rachel Woelfel, Daniel (Laura) Woelfel, Kyla Rona, Lela Rona, Felicia Rona, Jaren Pingel, Lake Pingel, Mitch Oney, Thana Frank, Hailey Oney, and Abby Oney; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers: Don (Donna) Pingel and Glen (Rita) Pingel; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Claggett and Sue Ruhland; and three special Godchildren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; his parents: Harold and LaVerna Pingel; a grandson: Tony Rona; in-laws: Harvey and Dorothy Miller; brother and sister-in-law: Dale and Elaine Pingel; brothers-in-law: Floyd Claggett and Keith Ruhland; five nieces; and aunts and uncles.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:45 pm at the funeral home on the day of service. At the time of service and following, there will be a link available for those wishing to watch a live stream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family, on their website page provided through wietingfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Kenneth Pingel.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the First Responders, the staff at Calumet Medical Center, and the staff at Willowdale for your comfort during this difficult time.
Condolences
So very sorry for your loss RIP Ken.
doris bennin (friend) 2025-09-21 11:46:58
Kenny was a special friend to me as I was a friend of Bill W. also. Rest in pease buddy.
Sally Weber (Friend) 2025-09-19 15:42:33
This is to a dedicated Fair Family volunteer who took pride in his work with our County Fair. Kenny was always there, no matter what task you asked him to do. To my dear Friend Kenny and all of our fun times at the Calumet County Fair
Jeannie Gasch (Fair Friend) 2025-09-18 18:41:05
Don,Donna my deepest sympathy to you & your family!
Lorie Schwalenberg (Friend) 2025-09-18 13:01:44
Condolences to the family. Prayers!
Pat Eickert (cousin) 2025-09-18 09:58:57
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Kenny's family! He was a great man that was always willing to have a conversation with anyone who approached him! We had lots of those conversations over the years, and he will be deeply missed by so many! May be have ever lasting peace in heaven! Once again you have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Austin Broehm (Related ) 2025-09-17 06:28:45
To the Pingel family--- my deepest sympathy.Back in the day I spent alot of time with your mom and dad. May Ken rest in peace
karen pingel swonger (friend) 2025-09-16 18:17:07
Deepest sympathies to your family. May he rest in peace.
Gene Jacobs (Family friend ) 2025-09-16 16:53:51
Sympathy to all of Ken's family, neighbors and friends. I did not know him, but, know of his brothers and wives. Such a great family, and talented, as well. May he rest in peace. GOD BLESS.
Connie Stoychoff-Waldvogel (Other) 2025-09-16 10:30:01
My heart goes out to you all I'm truly so sorry for your loss My sincere condolences for your loss. ???? Sarah (Doug) Woelfel, Paula (Leonard) Rona, Mark (Lyn) Pingel, Mary Pingel, and Carol Pingel;
Kim (Family Friend ) 2025-09-15 22:40:37
My sincere condolences to the family. It was always nice talking with Ken when he would set up his meetings at my former place of employment. Rest in peace Ken.
Ellie Hilton (Friend ) 2025-09-15 19:22:35
My Sympathy to the family Kenny worked with my husband Jim at Tecumseh. He was a hard work and friends to many. May he rest in peace ????
Barbara Burich (Friend) 2025-09-15 18:39:23
I’m sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Mary Krause (Friend ) 2025-09-15 17:38:13
Kenny may have been a bit rough around the edges but he was a diamond among men! Always friendly, generous, and willing to share a story or an opinion. His hard working "git er dun" attitude was exceeded only by his ability to create solutions when others only saw problems. RIP my friend, rest easy.
Mike giangreco (Friend) 2025-09-15 16:51:50
Sorry to hear of his passing, a very kind hearted man.You have my condolences
Christine Bailey (Went to school with his children) 2025-09-15 14:16:38
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