Kenneth W. Willman

Willman, Kenneth W., Saginaw, Michigan After a two-year battle with crippling neuropathy-related health issues, Ken was called home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from Edgewood Assisted Living Center, Saginaw. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend. Age 88 years, Ken was born on May 2, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Emil and Laura (Steltzriede) Willman. He was both baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Ken’s early school years were spent at Bethlehem Lutheran School and he graduated from Arthur Hill High School. In addition to earning his B.S. in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University, Ken met his spouse, Jacquelyn S. Cole. They were married on August 8, 1959 in Saginaw and enjoyed 64 years together. Ken's legacy of love continues through his beloved wife, Jackie, daughter, Elizabeth Morabito, grandsons, Dylan and Kyle Dingman, and granddaughter, Gianna Morabito. He also leaves behind his niece, Susan Ross, nephews, Gary Willman and Chuck and Jeremy Herring, and brother, Ron Willman. The heavens now reunite Ken with those who went before him: his parents, parents-in-law, Bud and Helen Cole, sisters-in-law, Janice Herring and Joan Willman, and niece, Lynnette Willman. With a mind for numbers and a heart for service, Ken was Vice President and co-owner at Professional Management. After 41 dedicated years, he embraced retirement in 2001. Ken served throughout his life at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and also on the boards of the Castle Museum, Saginaw Preservation Society, and Saginaw Antique Society. Ken was a long-time dealer at the Antique Warehouse in Saginaw. In addition to hunting for antique treasures, he could often be found traveling, cooking, gardening, or driving his Shay’s 1928 Model A. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI, with Pastor Michael Korte officiating. In a private ceremony, he will be laid to rest in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Friends and loved ones are invited to share memories with each other at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Sunday, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Castle Museum. Memories and sympathies may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com.

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Kenneth W. Willman

May 2, 1935 - September 26, 2023