Kenneth L. Platz, 74, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at
St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
He was born July 27, 1944 in Plymouth, son of the late Lester and Lorraine (Schmitz) Platz. He attended
grade schools in Plymouth and Kiel, and graduated from Kiel High School. Kenneth was employed as the
Production and Inventory Control Manager by Hayssen Manufacturing Company for over 27 years.
Kenneth volunteered to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was active duty from
November 1964 to October 1968 on the USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier, which included three tours in
Vietnam. Kenneth was very proud of his service to his country.
On October 10, 1970 he married Susan Schetter at St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake (St. Thomas
Aquinas).
Kenneth was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish Catholic Church in Plymouth. Kenneth enjoyed
spending time with his family, cheering on the Packers and Brewers, doing yard work at his home, and
driving his Mustang. In retirement, Kenneth was fond of taking long road trips with his wife, especially
their recent trip to Yellowstone National Park.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan; his four children, Christopher (Christy) Platz of Fort
Collins, CO, Michael Platz of Green Bay, Sarah Sischo of Kohler, and Jennifer (Shawn) Engel of Kohler;
and his five grandchildren, Ashley and Anderson Platz, Ava Sischo, and Amber and Allison Engel. Kenneth
is also survived by his two brothers, Jim (Mary Jane) Platz and Ron (Mutzie) Platz; brother-in-laws, Chuck
Muehlbauer, Jim (Donna) Schetter, Steve (Brenda) Schetter; sister-in-laws, Mary Meyer, Ann Turk, and
Carol (Dennis) Bardon; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rozann Muehlbauer; brother-in-law, Richard Meyer;
father-in-law, Raymond Schetter, and mother-in-law, Matilda Schetter.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday (May 3, 2019) at 6:00 P.M. at the Suchon Funeral Home in
Plymouth. Father Philip Reifenberg, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth will
officiate.
Visitation will take place at the Suchon Funeral Home on Friday (May 3) from 4:00 P.M. until the time of
services.
The Plymouth VFW World Cheese Center Post #5612 will conduct military rites following the services at
the funeral home.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Kenneth’s name for the Plymouth VFW World
Cheese Center Post #5612.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com
