Kenneth Larry Dornacker
Private graveside services will be at 2:00 on Sunday, April 19th at the New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin. Rev. Jim Bondowski will officiate.
Kenneth was born August 17, 1943 in Adams, Wisconsin to John and Annie (Henke) Dornacker. At the age of 2, Kenny lost his hearing due to scarlet fever. He started his schooling at age 5, riding a greyhound bus from Westfield to Stevens Point every Sunday evening and back home on Friday night attending Deaf Day School and staying at a boarding house. At age 12 he transferred to the Delevan School for the Deaf and graduated High School in 1964. He worked in Milwaukee running a printing press for several years until computers replaced his job. He moved to Madison and ran a fork lift for many years until retirement. He loved to travel and competed in many bass tournaments, went on elk and mule deer hunting trips and loved snowmobiling until his health failed him. In 2015 health issues required him to move back to Adams to be close to family.
Kenny was a member of the Madison Association of the Deaf and Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents: John and Annie Dornacker; infant sister, Karen; nephews: Chris Dornacker and Johnny Bays; and Aunts and Uncles.
Survivors include his siblings: Duane Dornacker, of Oxford; Mary Ann (Jim) Bays, of Adams; Roger Dornacker, of Adams; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Kenny’s family wants to thank Fosnows Group Home for the wonderful care they gave him the last four years. Also, a huge thank you to the nurses and doctors at Gunderson Moundview for the wonderful care and attention given while family could not be present.
Memorials may be directed in Kenny’s memory to: Madison Association of the Deaf, 1109 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mary Ann, Jim, Duane and Rodger we just heard the news. John and I send you our sympathies. He was a special person. Always had a smile for everyone. If there is anything you need we are here for you all. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Roger, Mary Ann and Duane, I am very sorry to hear this news. Sending you positive thoughts to get you through this time. Take care of yourselves and each other.
So sorry to hear about Kenny’s passing. I know him about 52 years ago, and he’s very nice person when he was young.
So sorry for your loss, Don talked highly of Kenny. Even used sign language when he saw Kenny.
Dear Mary Ann and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers lifted for you all. 💕🌷
sorry for ur loss thoughts & prayers sailing ur way hugs as well may his journey to the heavens be great. Steve Uttech from watertown
Wendell & Lori Lynn Podoll
So very sorry and deeply saddened to hear about the lose of your brother, Kenny. God bless him and grant you his peace during this difficult time to the Dornacker Family.
Our sympathy to your families for the loss of your brother.
Mary Ann (Jim), Roger and all of Kenny’s family…….so, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God wrap his arms around your family, and bring you peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Hugs to you all
All of our sympathies to your family during this very difficult time! God bless!
Scott, Becky, Erin and Brett
Dave and I are very sorry for the loss of your brother Mary Ann. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sorry to hear about Ken passing away. With sympathy to all his family.
Mary Ann (Jim), Roger, the rest of Kenny’s family and friends~ Please know y’all are in our thoughts and prayers. He sounded like a very remarkable man that over came obstacles in his life. Heaven gained an Angel. 😇 God’s Peace and hugs~❤️🙏❤️
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. God bless everyone.
So very sorry for your loss. May time heal and fond memories bring you joy.
Ray and I are sending our deepest condolences to the Dornacker family.
To Duane, Mary Ann, and Roger, My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of your family in your loss of Kenny. I remember him as a young boy coming with your Mom to visit his Grandma Henke, Aunt Dorothy and cousin Muriel.
Deepest sympathy to all of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers and sympathy may Gods love console you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to the Dornacker family.
Sorry , you know Melvin Newby and Shirley
Fawley remember all of deaf friends went to bar. Talked and laughed. All of deaf friends went to Pizza in Milwaukee. Melvin and Shirley are so sad when Kennith is going away to heaven. We remember about him. We pray for him forever !!
Love Friends, Shirley Fawley and Melvin Newby
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
His trials are over, may he rest in peace with the Lord.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss Maryann.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to you all.
Thoughts and prayers to Roger, Mary Ann, and Duane families.
Sending our sincere condolences Duane, Mary Ann and Roger.
Our prayers are with you during this time.
Thought’s and prayer’s are are with your entire family.
My sincere condolences to Duane and Mary Ann. I have such fond memories with Kenny and the rest of the clan and our adventures around Fenners Lake, especially Kenny’s first northern pike. I was always so impressed with Ken’s skills and competence.
My deepest sympathy to all of his family!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Prayers and thoughts with you all. Peace be with you.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dear Mary Ann, Duane, and all of Kenny’s family,
Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May Our Lord comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time, and be with you always.
Fondly,
Charlotte
Rest in peace Kenny prayers and thoughts to the family
Love & prayers for you all at this difficult time. Remember the good times!
So sorry to hear about Kenny’s passing ! I Pray GOD will give you all peace and comfort knowing he is walking with JESUS on the streets of GOLD
We are so sorry for your loss! God Bless!
Sorry to hear about your families loss, My thoughts are with you.
Mary Ann, Duane and Roger and families. Sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Prayers to all rest in heaven ken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Kenny was a pleasure to have as a resident the last few years. May you all be at peace knowing he is now home resti g in Gods hands. RIP my friend.