Kenneth Mangan

Kenneth P. Mangan, 75, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Ken was born August 30, 1942 in Sheboygan to Richard and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Mangan. He graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1961, and then went on to receive his Associates Degree in Materials Management from Lakeshore Technical College.
Ken proudly served in the US Navy stationed in Virginia for two years. On October 23, 1963 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Nancy Verhyen at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Nancy preceded him in death on October 11, 2009. Ken worked for Plastics Engineering for 35 years before retiring in 2004. Ken had a great sense of humor, and was quite the jokester. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, going up north with the guys, and creating memories with his children and grandchildren.
Ken is survived by his children; Kerri Wieskamp of Sheboygan , Keith (Mary) Mangan of Sheboygan and Kay (John) Kornetzke of Plymouth, six grandchildren; Sarah, Emily (Kevin) Laughrin, and Jenny Wieskamp, Kourtney and Kollin Mangan, and Kailee Kornetzke, and a great-grandchild on the way, sisters, Karen (Gary) Stoeckigt of Kiel and Kathy (Rich) Berrend of New Holstein, sisters-in-law, Gretchen (Dennis) Wangerin of Gainesville, GA and Kathy Verhyen of Plymouth, brother-in-law John Verhyen of Madison, also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nancy, an infant son Scott, and his brother-in-law Larry Verhyen.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Ken's name.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Dr. Matthew's office and the staff of the 4th floor at St. Nicholas Hospital for all their care and support.