Kenneth Kalberg, 88, formerly of Kenosha, late of Union Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008, at Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Home in Union Grove. Born in Valley Junction, SD, on January 26, 1920, he was the son of the late Oscar and Florence (Hendricks) Kalberg. Kenneth was raised by his grandmother, Hanna Buth, and educated in the schools of South Dakota before coming to Kenosha in 1962 to make his home. On March 3, 1946, he married Virginia Parker in Bristol, SD. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2002. After graduation, he joined the Conservation Corp for 2 years, then the National Guard in Rapid City, SD, for 5 years. During World War II he served overseas in the 34th Infantry Division in the 109th. He received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. His bravery came through as an escapee from a prisoner of war camp. He worked in Northern Greenland for North Atlantic Constructors for 3 years, then for Marlow-Scharf Fertilizer Co. until coming to Kenosha. He than worked at Koos Fertilizer Co. for 12 years. After leaving Koos, he worked at K-Mart as assistant manager until his retirement in 1986. Kenneth was a member of the V.F.W. Junker Ball Post #1865, and a life member of D.A.V. Surviving are a son, Terrence (Patricia) Kalberg of Kenosha; and his two grandchildren, Christopher and Carrie (Al) Kehl. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Kalberg; and his two brothers, James and Jackie Kalberg. A memorial service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, June 21st, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Private interment will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to the Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Home in Union Grove would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kenneth's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com