Ken Schreiber

Ken Schreiber , 90, of Wausau , died Monday September 15, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

Ken was born September 13, 1918 in Merrill to the late Leo and Emily Schreiber. He married Pat Schwartz on May 17, 1941 in Wausau . Ken served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He worked for many years as a Realtor in Wausau , co-owning Tri City Realty and later working for Double Diamond. Ken was the owner of the Mayflower Moving Company, owner of the Maple Leaf Motel, and also had spent ten years in Canada logging with his father-in-law. Ken was a founding member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. He enjoyed gardening, singing, golf, playing cards and as a younger man enjoyed bowling league. Ken was also an avid Packer fan, had many friends and loved animals. He was very outgoing and believed in starting every day with a smile.

Survivors include his wife Pat of Wausau, and one daughter Patti Jones (Joe Brandom) of Boca Raton , Fla.

Ken was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Adele Gahnz, Leona Schreiber, and Lydia Gruett.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday September 20, 2008 at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church . The pastor Dennis Creswell will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery . Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.