Ken Mathiowetz

Kenneth J. Mathiowetz (Ken), age 70, of Brookfield, Wisconsin passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 15, 2022, after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Son of the late Kenneth and Joyce Mathiowetz. Beloved brother/brother-in-law of Nancy Mathiowetz and John Moeller. Further survived by family and friends throughout the United States.

Ken began his professional life as a store manager for Montgomery Wards, managing stores in Madisonville KY, LaPorte IN, and Cincinnati, OH. For the past 30 years he worked in transportation logistics for various firms in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Nicknamed by some as a “Renaissance Man,” Ken’s hobbies and interests spanned auto racing, running, an eclectic taste in music and art, golfing, extensive knowledge of cars and electronics, as well as stamp and coin collecting. He completed over 20 marathons in his lifetime and countless other races. He enjoyed golfing with the members of the Greenfield Senior Men’s Golf League as well as working out at the West Suburban YMCA. His passions included a love of Marquette University basketball, University of Wisconsin football, and both the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers baseball.

A member of The Church of the Gesu, he served as an usher and greeter for the early Sunday morning services.

The family wishes to extend its deep gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Angels Grace Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they provided Ken in his last month of life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials and/or donations can be made in Ken’s name to the West Suburban YMCA, 2420 N 124th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

Gathering at The Church of the Gesu, 1145 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. A requiem mass to follow at 2:00PM. A private urn placement will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Ken was generous, tender-hearted, and treated everyone he met with kindness. He will be greatly missed. May he enjoy the rest of the good and just and be with the Communion of Saints.