Kenneth Eugene Nyland, age 84, passed away in peace on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. Ken was born on March 23, 1933, in Madison, WI.

In 1991, Ken retired from IBM after 25 years, and from the US Navy after nearly 40 years of proud service to his country. Through hard work, he rose to the rank of Senior Master Chief as he circumnavigated the globe from the Mediterranean to Japan to Hawaii to Bermuda. At home, Ken enjoyed spending time with family and attending as many of his children's and grandchildren's functions as possible. He also enjoyed traveling to visit his wonderful family and friends.

Ken is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol; son, Greg (Patricia) Wickersham; daughter, Amy (Tom) Nyland-Schmook; four granddaughters; and one great-grandson; his sister, Patricia (Jerry) Raether; and his AFS daughter, Adelle (Aren) Palik and their children.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 506 12th Avenue, New Glarus, WI. Friends and family attended a visitation from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th Street, Mount Horeb, WI.

Memorials may be sent to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus, where Ken and Carol were Charter Members.

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