Kenneth Stodden, age 81, of Neillsville, WI died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home on Second Street.

A gathering for Ken will be held at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Kenneth Carl Stodden was born on March 14, 1940, in Galena, IL the son of Leroy and Mildred (Phillips) Stodden. He worked in the concrete business most of his life and was married to his wife, Luanne Farrey on May 31, 2001.

Ken enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed his time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s school events.

He is survived by his wife Luanne, nine children, Deb (Todd) Allison of FL, Kathy (Bill) Amweg of OH, Steve (Deb) Stodden of IL, Dave (Christine) Stodden of AZ, Karl (Angie) Stodden of IL, Karla (Jason) Stodden of IL, Aaron (Nicole) Symons of WI, Brandy (Carl) Opelt of WI and Mike (Stephanie) Stodden of WI, 30 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ron (Linda) Stodden of IN.

He is preceded in death by a son, Terry, and his parents, Roy and Mildred.