Dennis J. Kinney, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born October 19, 1933 in Sheboygan to Dennis Arthur and Frieda (Werner) Kinney. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School with the Class of 1952. Following graduation, Dennis proudly joined the U.S. Air Force serving 27 months in Korea and Japan.
Dennis worked as a Data Processor for Hayssen. After retiring, he had many part-time jobs, including most recently working at the Northside Piggly Wiggly. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching and feeding the birds, and relocating the squirrels. He was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Packers, St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Canadians and the local High School Teams. He also enjoyed reading. Dennis was an Independent man, he had a sense of humor and was always able to brighten your day if you were feeling down. His family was his pride and joy, spending time with his grandchildren, cheering them on in all their sports and activities, and creating memories with them was his favorite pastime.
Dennis is survived by his children; Jeff (Marsha) Kinney of Hurst, TX, Todd (Julie) Kinney of Sheboygan, Kris (Jim) Van Engen of Sheboygan Falls, Lisa Kinney of Sheboygan, and Cheryl Kinney of Sheboygan, grandchildren; Amanda, Ryan, Nicole, Danielle, Morgan, Madison, and Brianna, sister Shirley Adelhelm of Brooklyn, NY, mother of his children, Germaine Kinney, and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 1:30 PM at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8th St. Sheboygan, with Rev. Beth Petzke officiating. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either the Mead Public Library Foundation or the Sheboygan Falls High School Athletic Department
1201 N. 8th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081
1201 N. 8th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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