Kenneth P. Brunner, 61, of Maribel WI entered into his eternal life on June 11, 2021 at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay. Ken was born in Manitowoc, WI on May 31, 1960 to Richard and Paula (Ziarnik) Brunner. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Ken was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He joined after High School in 1978 and continued to serve until 1984. During his time in service, he learned the trade of welding, which became his life long career. He was a longtime employee of Schuette Mfg, Manitowoc. Ken was an active member of Spring Lake Church, Bellevue. He enjoyed hunting with his family and friends and was a longtime member of Rockea Hunting Club. Ken was also an avid sports fan.

Ken is survived by his children; Heather Brunner (Joey) and her children, Cody, Connor & Paige, Chris (April) Brunner and their children, Landon, Logan and Mason, Melanie (Jake) Paider, Megan Brunner (Brandon) and their daughter Brynnlee, Tayten and Grady Brunner and their mother Jennifer Brunner. Further survived by a great grandchild, his father Richard Brunner, sister Margaret (Terry) Blashka along with several aunts, uncles, niece, nephew, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Paula Brunner, brothers- Timothy and Richard Brunner, and grandparents.

A Celebration of Life hosted by Ken's older children will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6 ^th St. Kiel) with Pastor Jack Guerra officiating. Military Honors will follow. A time of visitation and support will be held at the Funeral Home from 5:00pm until the service at 6:30pm. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Aurora Bay Care ICU#2 for the most compassionate care they gave Ken and his entire family.