Kenneth W. Boneske

1934-2026

Kenneth W. Boneske, 91, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 20, 1934, in Medford, to the late Arnold and Margaret (Merwin) Boneske. Kenneth worked for many years as a dairy farmer and was also employed at Jahnke Construction. After his retirement, he drove road grader for the towns of Bern and Holton. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed his 32 tractors. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army in the late 1950’s.

Survivors include his brother, Roy (Pat) Boneske, of Athens; sister, Darlene Zietlow; stepson, Randy (Chris) Apfelbeck, of Edgar; stepdaughter, Crystal (Perry) Williamson, of Athens; daughters, Connie Boneske (fiancé, Randy Murkowski), of Athens, and Cherie Boneske, of Colby; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie (Jim) Halvorsen, of Edgar, Jeremy (Kristina) Apfelbeck, of Edgar, Matt (Karen) Apfelbeck, of Edgar, Tiffany (Travis) Hart, of Rozellville, Ciera (Josh) Grueneberg, of Berlin, Jessie Venzke, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jackie (Patrick) Venzke, of Edgar, Kimberly Venzke, of Athens, Stevie (Jenna) Boneske, of Cornell, Shane Boneske, of Wausau, and Selena Boneske, of Athens; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Boneske; and brother-in-law, Don Zietlow.

Services will take place later this year. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer. com. The family would like to thank the first responders for their care and support.

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