Kenneth R. Seigworth, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, passed away early Sunday morning, October 25, 2026. He was born on January 26, 1933 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Brey) Seigworth. Ken was a graduate of Brussels High School with the class of 1951. He served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955. On July 24, 1954 he married Patricia Columb in Brussels. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2001.
Ken was employed with the United States Postal Service for 32 years until his retirement. He was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over 63 years. Ken enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, playing cribbage, rebuilding cars, baking and traveling. He was also the past Treasurer for the town of Gardner.
Ken is survived by his children: Kevin (Karen) Seigworth, Mukwonago; Lisa (Del) Schmelzer, Casco; Brian (Carol) Seigworth, Powers, MI; Dean (Kristin) Seigworth, Fond du Lac; eight grandchildren: Angie Seigworth, Emily Seigworth, Claire Seigworth, Caroline (Matthew) Goronga, Jordan Schmelzer, Brittany Schmelzer, Cole Seigworth and Drew Seigworth; two great-grandchildren: Brayden Junio and Bodie Junio; three sisters-in-law: Jean Friex, Margie Columb, and Pat Columb, all of Sturgeon Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Ruth Seigworth; his wife of 46 years: Patricia Seigworth; one granddaughter: Niki Seigworth; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Edward and Gladys Columb; one sister and brother-in-law: Karen (Gary) Guelette; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Darrell Columb, Dale Columb, James and Bernadine Massart and Donald Friex. Cremation has occurred and private funeral services will be held. The Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be left for Ken’s family on his memorial page at www.forbesfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the wonderful caregivers of The Courtyard at Bellevue and St. Croix Hospice for all the compassionate care and kindness they provided to Ken.
