Kenneth "Ken" M. Kolpacki, 77, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at home, with his wife by his side.

Ken was born July 3, 1946, in Wausau to the late Stanley and Rosalie (Lapinski) Kolpacki. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Nancy (Scoles) Kolpacki, on June 19th, 1993, at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in Wausau. Together, they celebrated 30 loving years of marriage.

Ken grew up with his three older brothers, LeRoy (Boots), James (Jimmy), and Thomas (Tom) hunting, fishing, playing cards, making music, riding motorcycles, and finding mischief wherever they went. Stanley and the boys built the house he and Nancy lived in until his death. He worked at Moduline Windows for many years, until his retirement.

Ken appreciated the simple things in life; seeing wildlife in his yard, trips to Canada, fishing with his brothers, a good meal, taking a drive with Nancy in both the car and on their mopeds - Harleys as they liked to call them, spoiling his fur babies, polka music, Packers games, and catching up with family and friends over a nice visit. If there was something that needed fixing, he would tinker around and figure out a way to get the job done. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was present in his nieces and nephews lives, and they knew they could always count on him whenever they needed him. Ken had a big heart and truly cared for those he loved.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy, brother, Thomas (Lois) Kolpacki, brother-in-law, Joe (Margaret) Scoles, sisters-in-law, Rhonda Scoles and Sue Erickson, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, LeRoy Kolpacki and James Kolpacki, sisters-in-law, Joan Kolpacki and Patricia Nitz, father and mother-in-law, Virgil and Dorothy Scoles, brother-in-law, Walter Scoles, niece, Debra Kolpacki, and nephew, Anthony Kolpacki.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Brittany and Betsy at Aspirus Hospice Care for their guidance and support. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Per Ken's wishes, a private ceremony will be held at a later date.

"Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my righteousness right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS