Death date: Aug 19, 2004
KENDALL SCOTT KOVALA, age 51, of Oak Creek, WI. died suddenly, Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at his home in Oak Creek, WI. He was born in Detroit, MI. on March 15, 1953 son of Elmer and Roberta (Stonehouse) Kovala. Kendall graduated fr Read Obituary
i just found out about kenny's passing and send my condolences to kenny's friends and family.
First of all my condolences to Ken's family, especially his sons, he spoke very highly of both of you. I know this letter is very late but I didn't find out about his death until last night and it upset me as if it was yesterday.
Ken was a wonderful friend to me for years and not because I was his bartender at The Sawmill Saloon, that just helped it out.
Several years ago I went back to College and took a electrical course. I have to say I struggled for weeks and when I was ready to drop it, Ken taught me in one hour what my teachers could not in weeks. He had a knack to take something confusing and explain or examine it so it would make sense to even the most common man, although he never acted superior to anyone. Ken was the most down to earth person I knew.
At the Sawmill we had a knick-name for Ken and that was "Freezed-dried Hippie" a name he cherished and lived up to.I have had many a beer, shot and smoke with Ken and he could make me laugh til I cried. We especially celebrated all of his sons accomplishments which were alot and we celebrated each of your birthdays. He was a proud father and a wonderful friend. I cannot think of a more intellegent man especially when it came to computers.
I am going to miss Ken terribly, but I'll always cherish the time I had with him. He made a difference in my life by being my friend. My thoughts are with you.Carla
I wish to send my deepest condolences to Ken's family. My early memories of him go back to the old trappers "camp" he and my brothers found, fixed shared off the coontail road. They painted an American flag on the ceiling. An old AM radio, a pot belly stove and a little Boons Farm went a long way in more youthful days. The old ski-doo snowmobiles he and my brothers had got a work out back then. The 4th of July holidays at Norway Lake provided later opportunities to get together. When my brother Don died Ken found time to come to Ludington for the funeral and to visit with my parents back in the U.P after that. It was a nice touch from an old family friend. More recently Ken would at times cross county ski over to my parents when he was visiting his sister during the holidays to say Hi. He will be missed by all. Bruce
Jane, Tim and the rest of the Kovela family.
I just wanted to drop a note to express my condolences on Ken's loss. Even though I didn't know him as well as I would have liked, it was long enough to know that he was a very outgoing and caring person who would bend over backwards to help anyone with problems--ESPECIALLY COMPUTER ONES!!
He reminded me a lot of myself--outgoing, gregarious and never took like too seriously! I believe he lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every day.
His positive demeanor about life in general rubbed off on those who knew him. I wish I could have gotten to know him better as, like I said, we seemed to have so much in common and enjoyed many of the same hobbies.
Please take comfort in knowing that you are not facing this burden alone as I am sure many of yours and Ken's friends are helping shoulder some of that sorrow that follows with any death of a close family member.
It may be hard to do now, but try to focus on all the fun times you had with him and all the joy he brought into others' live.
I wish you and your families peace at this difficult time.
Dear Aunt Robbie and Family,
I found these words comforting after the loss of my brother, John Rajala, this past January. I hope you find some comfort in them as well, and know that I am with you all in thought,love, and prayer.
The Garden in Winter
Winter fades the garden now where laughter used to flower. It makes us sad to linger here - the minutes seem like hours. But though we only see the loss of what we used to know, in time the warmth of memory will make the garden grow.. And shades of love we thought we'd lost once again will show...peeking through the snow.
Sincerely,
John,Kelly,Holly,Ryan,and Sarah Beth (Ocala, Fl)
If I remember correctly, the last time I saw Kendall was at his uncle Ilmer's (Felix) funeral in L'Anse. It was Christmas time and we were in Chassell for Christmas services.
When we received the news my son-in-law Brian Lampinen, who now resides in Chassell was vacationing at our home in Rindge, NH. I told him our mutual cousin has left this lfe for Brian was related to Kendall for his mother's side is related to the Kovalas.
I did not know Kendall from the heart; however, it is my hope that he possessed Jesus Christ as his saviour without which no one can be saved.
Please receive our condolences. God's Peace.
I have known Ken almost my entire life, and I can honestly say that I don't know if I have ever met a person with a kinder soul then Ken had. But even though I have known Ken for a majority of my life I can say that I never got a chance to really know him. I can say though, that if the son can hold an image of the father, then Ken was an amazing person, because Chris has been like a brother to me for as long as I can remember, so I feel like on Tuesday I ,also, lost a father. I sit here fighting my tears to write this, battling my own pain at the loss of Ken, and also the pain I feel for my brother who's pain dwarfs my own, and knowing that I can't be there in his time of need. So knowing the person that Chris has become I know with absolute certainty the man, the friend, the father that Ken was, means he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
I wish to offer my condolences and prayers to the Kovala family.I, and my associates, found Ken to be a very kind, gentle, thoughtful and giving man; non-intrusive but very helpful in nature. He added fiber to my psyche at a time I needed it most and I will always acknowledge and be grateful that Ken was a part of my life.
Paul and I would like to join the Riemers in expressing our sincere condolences to Ken's family. It was heartening to read of friends' testimony of Ken's latest interests in astronomy and of his heightened spirituality.
Ken always spoke highly of Chris and Keith. It was obvious he loved both of them very much. Ken bore no ill will against anyone, and truly was a very nice guy. He will be missed.
Nita Gawlik and Paul Hetrick
Me and my wife would like express our condolences to Ken's family. We were shared an apartment with Ken for 8 years and he was a very good friend to me and my wife. We are shocked by his sudden death because we visited him at his house the day before he died, we are thankful we got to see him one last time. We exchanged pictures that day, if anybody in his family is intertested in these pictures please contact me at [email protected].
Chuck and Ioulia Riemer
