Ken Biske | Obituary

Ken Biske, 77, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Bridgeview, died Dec. 31, 2018. 

He was a retired electrician and proud member of IBEW Local 134 of Chicago. 

Ken was a lifelong learner, a dog lover, a Corvette owner, passionate about education, a science enthusiast, handyman extraordinaire, a playful friend, a Little League coach, and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. He gave everyone a nickname, except his boys, who were just called “kid.”

He was described by his grandkids as “indomitable old man, optimist, uninhibited and unapologetic (in a good way), someone who could make you laugh, he puts family first, a perfect example of a true gentleman, supporting, inspiring, fighter, and fun-loving!”

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 55 years, Carole Biske; sons and daughters-in-law Joel and Kim Biske of Orlando, Fla., and Todd and Andrea Biske of Columbia; grandchildren Brittany and Brandon Martin of Orlando, Fla., and Elena, Spencer and Maria Biske of Columbia. 

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Education and Activities Center Building Fund, 411 E. Palmer Rd., Columbia, IL 62236.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Republic-Times

The Republic-Times has been Monroe County's hometown newspaper since 1890. Serving Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer, Hecker and every town in between, we strive to provide the news that matters most to you in the timeliest manner possible. For more information on subscribing to the Republic-Times, call 939-3814 or visit the "Subscribe" page on this website.
HTC web
MonroeCountyElectric300X15012_19