Kenneth M. "Marty" Bessert Jr., 64 of rural Valders, died Saturday April 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, from injuries sustained in a fall at his home. He was born on March 17, 1960 in Manitowoc, son of the late Kenneth and Margaret "Peggy" (Jagemann) Bessert. Ken attended Manitowoc Schools.

On October 6, 1979 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Doreen Luckow. Marty, as he was know by most, was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139. For many years he owed and operated Bessert Excavating and also worked with other area excavating companies. He was a past member of the St. Nazianz Fire Dept. Marty had a love for classic cars and he enjoyed working and tinkering on them in his shop. He was an active member of the Kiel Custom Street Car Club. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors and especially spending time in his shop working or visiting with his many friends who stopped in for a chat. One of his favorite places to be was sitting on the bench outside his shop watching the grand kids play or drive their 4 wheelers.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Doreen, his children; Jessica (Jason) Voss, Joe (Rachelle) Bessert all of rural Valders. He was the proud Papa to Karter Kleiber, Kelsie, Kendall and Colten Bessert and Darik Voss. Marty is also survived by his sisters; Mary (Doug) Schultz, Sue Krcma, Kathy (John) Dodge, Judy (Jerry) Backus and Cindy Elfner, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Randy Mrozinsky, Tom (Cathy) Luckow, Cheryl Gamble and Denise (Ron) Mohr along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws; Chester (Barbara) Luckow, son; Kenny Bessert, sister; Debbie Mrozinsky, brothers-in-law; Bob Krcma, Jim Wester.

According to Marty's wishes, cremation has taken place. He will be laid to rest next to his son Kenny in the Kiel Belitz Cemetery. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Meat's Opera Haus (204 S. 4th Ave. St. Nazianz) from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.

Always willing to help others, Marty was an organ and tissue donor after he passed away. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Aurora Bay Care ICU for the compassion and care given to Marty and his entire family.