Kenneth Garvey

Kenneth Garvey

October 16, 1939 - June 20, 2015

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Kenneth E. “Ken” Garvey, 75, of Platteville died on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at UW-Hospitals, Madison, after a brief illness. Keeping the personal wishes of Ken private family services and burial will be at a later date. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Ken was born on October 16, 1939 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, the son of Ernest Kenneth and Agnes Mae (Dobson) Garvey. Ken was united in marriage to Mary J. Wilkinson on November 30, 1957 at the Rewey United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2004. Ken drove truck for many years. He drove for Midland Cooperative/Cenex and for Hennessey Livestock, all out of Dodgeville. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and going to the “timber”. Ken especially loved spending time with his family. Ken is survived by his three children, Kim (Robert Kernen) Chandler and Kevin (Maria) Garvey all of Platteville; Kent (Teresa) Garvey of Richland Center, WI; five grandchildren, Patrick (Amber Welp) Chandler, Patricia (Jason) Pothour, Jason(Sid) Garvey, Amanda (Blake) Womack, Joshua (Missy) Garvey; step-granddaughter, Heather Powell; eight great-grandchildren, Preston, Harrisen, Genevieve, Brooklynn, Madilynn, Lilly, Daisy, and Violet; partner, Donna Garvey of Platteville; sister, Helen (Jinkins) of Waukesha, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death also by his son, Kurt on May 24, 1986, parents, brother, Charlie in 1993, son-in-law, Glenn Chandler in 2000.

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The Hamilton Family (Bill, Gloria, Joel, Kate, and
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We are so sorry for your loss Garvey Family. We have you in our thoughts and prayers and share in your grief. If there is anything that we can do please let us know
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Don and Buni Place
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Kevin, Maria and family: We were so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers, and if there's anything we can do for you, we're only a phone call away. Hold tight to all of the special memories that you have, and know that he will ALWAYS be with you! Buni and Beefy
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Nancy Millard
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My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. God Bless
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Karen Trace
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To the Garvey's, Kenny will be greatly missed. He was always good for a joke or two. I was glad I got to see him at Josh and Missy's wedding. Hope you are all doing the best you can. Your parents were always so proud of the family. Love and take care, you have our sympathy. Karen and Denny Trace
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Deb France
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My deepest sympathies for your loss. Kenny will be greatly missed. He always had a smile and a hug for anyone who welcomed it. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. I know what it is like Kim to lose your daddy. Its not easy, no matter how old we "daddy's girl" get.
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Dan and Tammie Engelke
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We send our sympathy and sorrow to the family of Ken. Ken ( Kenny) was a fine fella, who always had a great sense of humor and compassion for others. The traits he had working with people have extended down to his children whom we also know as great friends. Ken, Thanks for all the grins and smiles you gave me and may you rest in peace. The Rewey Church was a real home for Ken and he also made it a home to others. We are thankful for knowing him!!!!!!!!!!! Dan and Tammie! (Rewey Family)

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