Kenneth J. “Santa” Przystup
January 3rd, 1948 - December 11th, 2023
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Santa's Obituary
Kenneth J. “Santa” Przystup, 75, of New Buffalo, passed away, Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 12:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 718 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 North Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Those wishing to Ken’s Memory Book online may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
Ken was born January 3, 1948 in Chicago to Joseph & Edith (Fuchs) Przystup. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and Rosary College (now Dominican University) both in Forrest Park, IL. On May 26, 1991 he married the former Jeanne Hughes in Park Forrest, IL. Ken retired as dispatcher from General Electric after thirty years of employment. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church where he served for several years as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer and avid supporter of Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Michigan City and 4 Paws for Ability in Xenia, OH. Ken was best known as Santa in New Buffalo and the surrounding area at many schools and other events during the Christmas Season.
Ken is survived by his wife Jeanne; his daughter Patricia “Trish” Przystup of Lexington, KY; his canine companion Namora; his brother John (Beverly) Przystup of Martinton, IL; niece & nephew-Niclole (Ryan) Kamphuis & Jerome (Katie) Przystup; and his long-time best friend Lawrence (Betty) Mazies of Palos Hills, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 12:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 718 W Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 North Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Those wishing to Ken’s Memory Book online may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
Ken was born January 3, 1948 in Chicago to Joseph & Edith (Fuchs) Przystup. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and Rosary College (now Dominican University) both in Forrest Park, IL. On May 26, 1991 he married the former Jeanne Hughes in Park Forrest, IL. Ken retired as dispatcher from General Electric after thirty years of employment. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church where he served for several years as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer and avid supporter of Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Michigan City and 4 Paws for Ability in Xenia, OH. Ken was best known as Santa in New Buffalo and the surrounding area at many schools and other events during the Christmas Season.
Ken is survived by his wife Jeanne; his daughter Patricia “Trish” Przystup of Lexington, KY; his canine companion Namora; his brother John (Beverly) Przystup of Martinton, IL; niece & nephew-Niclole (Ryan) Kamphuis & Jerome (Katie) Przystup; and his long-time best friend Lawrence (Betty) Mazies of Palos Hills, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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