Kay Miskinis, 93

Kay Miskinis, 93, of Jackson, passed away June, 30, 20008, at Vitas Hospice at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa.

He was born on Sept. 21, 1914, in Easton, Penn.

Kay worked his way through college, earning an electrical engineering degree from Leheigh Uni-versity in Pennsylvania. After graduation, he moved to Milwau-kee.

Kay was united in marriage to Betty Burand on Jan. 12, 1944. He was employed by Allis-Chalmers for 27 years and Schlitz Brewing for nine years.

Betty Miskinis preceded him in death in 1991.

Kay was an avid golfer and sheepshead player. As a member of AARP, he donated his time helping senior citizens with their income taxes.

On Aug. 14, 2008, Kay married Ruth Van Herwynen and moved to Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Lynda (Otto) Wiesjahn, Mary (Ron Tinschert) Miskinis and David Miskinis; stepdaughters, Janet Mollohan and Karen Sweet; grandchildren, Jill (Alan) White, Wendy Wies-jahn, and Timothy and Alle Miskinis; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at New Hope UCC, Jackson. The Rev. James Hill will officiate. Visita-tion and refreshments will be served at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to VITAS Hospice Charitable Trust Fund, 2675 N. Mayfair, Suite 500, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 or other charity is requested.