Kewaunee Mayor Jason Jelinek made sure that he honored an individual who served as a mentor to him in public service before he departed office later this month. A plaque commemorating the late Donald Kickbusch was presented by Jelinek earlier this week before it was placed on the exterior of the city’s public works facility. Alongside a career in real estate, Kickbusch was employed by the Kewaunee Street Department for 35 years, 28 coming as the department’s superintendent. He would later serve on the Kewaunee City Council and as the chairperson of its Public Works Committee, in addition to his duties on the Kewaunee County Board, and the Kewaunee Lions Club. Jelinek says the plaque was a great way to commemorate Kickbusch’s service.

Before his life in local public service, Kickbusch served the country as a member of the U.S Navy. Kickbusch passed away last July at the age of 90.