Kenneth Richard Newtson, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at this home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Nicolas Wilson, of the Ottawa Catholic Parishes, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Ken was born on August 2, 1939 in Ottawa, to Richard and Isabel (Hanover) Newtson. He worked for Mayou Roofing for 20 years before owning his own roofing business, Newtson Roofing for 30 years. Ken married Vicki Flori on October 8, 1983 in Ottawa. He loved his family, camping, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Newtson of Ottawa; his two daughters, Kim (Craig) Newtson Emmett of Ottawa, Laura Kay Newtson of Denver, CO; two step-children, Renee Woeckel Nelson of Ottawa, Scott Woeckel of Hollywood, CA; four grandchildren, Heidi Emmett Nelson, Amber Emmett, Zach and Ryan Nelson; and a great-grandson, Rocket Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Mildred, Sharon, and Alice.
Pallbearers will be Tom McDonald, Scott Woeckel, Mike Dunn, Robert Dunn, Zach Nelson, and Ryan Nelson.
He was laid to rest in the Garden of Hymns.