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Kenneth George Trieber

Kenneth Trieber

MONROE, Mich. — Kenneth George Trieber, 93, passed away, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio.

He was born on May 31, 1927, in Norway, the son of the late John and Leontine (VerMuellen) Treiber.

Ken is a World War II veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Army.

He married Elizabeth Wojtysiak on Dec. 30, 1950 at St. Ladislaus Church in Hamtramck, Mich.                            

Ken worked for Chrysler Trenton Engine for 31 years, retiring in 1980.

He loved being with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Ken enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, working on cars, trucks and tractors.

Ken is survived by his wife of almost 70 years Elizabeth; son, Damian Treiber; daughters, Ruth (Gradon) Wilds, Joyce (Charles) Oestrike, Marcia Jones (Paul) and MaryBeth (Glenn) Smith; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gordon (Karen) Treiber and Donald (Phyllis) Treiber; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene Burnette.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis presiding.

Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Kenneth may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.