WEST ALLIS - Age 101. Passed away on November 9, 2025 at home with his family by his side.

Survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth Roslyn (nee Serwatka) Leair; children, Lisa (Greg) Steinberg, Sandra Mergenthaler, Russell (Gwen) Leair; grandchildren, Kenny (Paige) Leair, Dana Leair, Jesse (Lori) Mergenthaler; great-granddaughter, Violet Leair.

Preceded in death by his parents, William & Elsie Leair; siblings, Verl, Art, Alvin, Bob, Leonard, Howard, David, Nellie, Arlene, Dorothy, and Donna.

He will be remembered most for the love he shared with his wife and family.

He was an ironworker for many years until his retirement and then in 2023 he received his 55 year service pin. His favorite hobby was golf and he was a VIP member of Songbird Hills for 33 years. Although he didn't golf for the last 5 years he still carried the VIP card in his wallet and was very proud to show it.

Ken was also known for his sense of humor, love of candy, and always had a pocket full to share with every child he met.

Special thanks to Chris Fischer, the staff at Brighton Hospice, his nurses Sarah and Jennifer and Father Bogi along with Father Matthew from Mother of Perpetual Help.

Towards the end our favorite phrase of his was, "Thank you, you are so kind whoever you are" and at the end of grace he would say, "and thank you for Ruth".

Visitation at Mother of Perpetual Help, 2322 S. 106th Street, West Allis, WI on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 9 am to 10:30 am. Funeral Mass 10:30 am. Entombment to follow: Mt. Olivet Cemetery,