Kenneth M. Kleisner

Kenneth M. Kleisner, 72, of Forest Park, Illinois, passed peacefully on Jan 10 surrounded by his family. Ken was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and a good bonfire. He served with the US Army in Thailand during the Vietnam War. A lifelong craftsman, he was skilled in carpentry and electrical work and built his house in Wisconsin with his own two hands. He was always ready to help anyone in need, whether they were friends or strangers. Ken leaves behind his wife, Fran Arcuri, brother Lon (Roberta), brother-in-law Julio Arcuri, daughters Kellie Setser and Lynette (Matt) Gilbert, stepchildren Jackie Folena, Ron Scharenberg, grandchildren Jacob, Joey, Samantha, Ashley, Christopher, Alexandra, Ryan, great-grand-children, and countless cousins, family, and friends throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. He will be missed by all. Visitation Wednesday 3:00pm - 8::00pm at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL where Service will be held Thursday at 11:00am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to Redgranite Area Fire District P.O. Box 494, Redgranite, WI 54970. Info.708-366-2200 or www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.

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