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Kenneth D. �Buster� Collins, age 77, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on December 28, 2010 surrounded by his family & loved ones at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry's Funeral Home.

Kenneth was born January 11, 1933 in Cataract, Wisconsin, Monroe County to Sidney and Margaret (Schwartz) Collins. He married Doris M. Boer on April 25, 1959 in Adams, Wisconsin.

Ken worked on farms, hauling milk and gravel. He also worked at creameries and managed several service stations in Monroe County. After moving to Adams County he worked as a carpenter and at Metal Fab and Walker Stainless Steel. He also operated the Kickapoo Gas Station in Adams.

Ken enjoyed woodworking and helping Doris with the Craft Shop. He enjoyed working on vehicles, especially old trucks. He also loved spending time with family, friends & neighbors.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney & Margaret Collins; brothers: George Collins, Harold Collins, and Lester Collins; sisters: Ethel Schroeder and Lottie Tugman.

Survivors:

Wife: Doris Collins of Adams, Wisconsin

Daughter: Deborah Warren of Adams, Wisconsin

Daughter: Pam Collins of Milton, Wisconsin

Daughter: Margaret (Bob) Schumacher of Milton, Wisconsin

Daughter: Michelle Collins of Milton, Wisconsin

Granddaughter: Christina Allman of Racine, Wisconsin

Grandson: Matthew (Kristyn) Cole of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Granddaughter: Danielle Warren of Adams, Wisconsin

Grandson: Wayne (Margaret) Warren of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Great Grandson: Ricky Tangney of Adams, Wisconsin

Great Granddaughter: Aliciah Ostrander of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin