Kenneth L. Ellsworth, 98, of S. Getzen Street, Elkhorn, joined his wife, Mary, to eternal life on Aug. 10, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family, at Mission Creek Retirement Community.
He was born on Aug. 10, 1924, in Elkhorn, the son of Lynn and Lorna (Taylor) Ellsworth. He married the love of his life, Mary Hamarik, on Jan. 25, 1947, in Linden, New Jersey, just 21 days after he returned from his military service. He was a devoted father of three, proud grandfather of four, and doting great-grandfather of five.
Ken was a proud 1943 Elkhorn High School graduate. He served in WWII as a Merchant Marine from 1943 to 1947. He was an electrician by trade and, along with his father, started Ellsworth Electric in 1947 where he tended to the safety and electrical needs of countless homes and businesses of Elkhorn and Walworth County over his 40-year career, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the Elkhorn First United Methodist Church, Walworth County Campers, Senior Golf League, volunteered as a leader with the Boy Scouts, and loved to dance and play “500” cards. His unforgettable attitude, kindness, and love of fun will remain with all those who knew him. Residents of Elkhorn, who knew his generosity and public-minded way of living, have Ken to look to as a model citizen, and a great man of character.
He is survived by his son, William (Doreen) Ellsworth of North Prairie; daughter-in-law, Sandra Ellsworth; grandson, Brandon Ellsworth; granddaughters, Heather (Scott) Kindberg, Samantha Ellsworth, and Taylor Ellsworth; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin Kindberg, Seth Kindberg, Gabriel Kindberg, Grace Kindberg, and Harper Ellsworth, several nieces and a nephew. Also survived by lifelong friends, Donald and Helen Ellsworth, and Mary Ellen Last.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; sons, Richard and John; sisters, Bernice (Clarence) Vogt and Catherine Harrington; and nephew, Donald Harrington; also by friend, Dorothy Krueger.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at the First United Methodist Church 111 N. Broad Street Elkhorn. Private burial with military honors will be at Hazel Ridge Cemetery Elkhorn.
Memorials may be made in Ken’s name to the church. Arrangements by Haase-Lockwood and Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory.
