Kenneth Robert Field

Kenneth Robert Field, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Born in Chicago to the late Orva Field, and raised in Fox Lake, Illinois, Ken lived a full life devoted to family, faith, work, and his community.

Ken had a long and diverse career, working for several notable companies including GBC, Admiral TV, Barber Greene, Rockola Jukebox Corporation, Molon Motors, and Motorola. His work ethic and drive earned him respect among his peers. His bilingual abilities in Spanish added to his value of managing multiple buildings he oversaw throughout his career.

An avid and enthusiastic sports fan and dedicated youth football and baseball coach, Ken enjoyed following his favorite teams and mentoring young athletes for many years. He had great success coaching those teams, including a full season of undefeated, unscored upon team in youth football!

Ken had a passion for gardening later in life with his loving wife, Ursula, and found joy in sharing those creations with others. His strong Christian faith was a cornerstone throughout his life, and he was a faithful member of several churches throughout his life, with the most recent Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lake Geneva.

He loved music of the 50's through the 70's era’s, as well as many gospel songs, both traditional and contemporary throughout the years.

He loved his animals, especially Missy and Snoopy. He was very fond of their morning walks throughout the neighborhood.

Ken’s legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Orva Field.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Ursula Field; his sons, David Field (Tammie), Chris Field (Janeen), and Nick Pritchard (Ursula); Grandchildren Jordan and Jeremy Field (David), Mia, Jackson and Addison Field (Chris) and Jackson Pritchard (Nick) and a wide circle of extended family, friends, and those whose lives he touched with his spirit and generosity.

A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held on June 14th at Derrick Funeral Home in Lake Geneva at 11:00am. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend and share in remembering a life well lived.

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Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Ken's family.