Kenneth H. Moat, 71, of East Troy, passed away Nov. 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 6, 1949, to Herbert and Ida Mae Moat.
He graduated from East Troy High School. After high school Ken worked as a welder for Cooper Industries for 33 years. He also owned his own business Midwest Power Equipment in Waukesha for 12 years.
Ken was a self-taught mechanic, he enjoyed tractor pulling and restoring vintage John Deere tractors. His passion was working with local farmers to help with fieldwork, anytime spent driving a tractor was a good time by Ken. He collected John Deere memorabilia. He also enjoyed parades especially when he got to drive a tractor and going to car shows.
Ken will be dearly missed by his girlfriend, Ann Knoll; mother, Ida Mae; siblings, Mary (Lyn Gehring) Moat, Bob (Jean) Moat, Ron Moat, and Kathy (John) MacKenzie; sons, Steve (Dayna) Moat and Tim Moat; grandchildren, Daykota (Spencer), Quinton, Desirae (Dan) and Xavier; great-grandchildren, Tenlee, Marley and Zion; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Moat.
A celebration of Ken’s life will take place on Monday Nov. 30, 2020 at Integrity Celebration Center, 2789 Browns Lake Drive Burlington. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service.
The family wished to give a special thank you to Ann Knoll and her son, Johnny, for being such a big part of Ken’s life these past four years as well as for all the dinners every Sunday at Ann’s daughter, Roxanne Marinello’s home. Another special thank you to his hospice nurse Dennis Campbell and social worker Bart for their compassion and care. Last but not least thank you to the LTR Power family for their kindness and support.
Integrity Funeral Services is assisting the family.
