Kenneth Pranke

Kenneth Pranke, age 81, of Summit Lake passed away on November 19, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gresham, February 16, 1940 to the late John and Clara Pranke (Leichtarman). On January 21, 1964 he married the former Joyce Bierman. They later divorced. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2017. He later married Judy Lange on October 12, 1996. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2015. Kenneth is survived by daughter Kathleen (Walter Jr.) Campbell, son Todd (Peggy) Pranke, stepchildren Loren (Lisa) Lange, Cheryl (Joe) Jilek, Scott (Val) Lange, Donna (Laz) Perez, 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, brother Ervin (Betsy) Pranke, sister Betty Pranke, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Patricia Pranke, brothers John and Bruce, one in infancy, sisters Phyllis and Violet. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Elcho. A funeral service for Kenneth will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Radtke officiating. A visitation will take place prior to the service at the funeral home from 10 AM to 12:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Elias Lutheran Cemetery in Gresham.