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MADISON/WESTPORT – Kenneth Richard Sipsma, age 69, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Ken was born on August 29, 1953 in Kenosha, WI to Harold and Mary (Zaleski) Sipsma. He graduated from Tremper High School in 1971 and then achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin. Ken spent 18 years teaching at Mendota Mental Health Institute before he went on to pursue a Juris Doctor degree, also at …

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In the prior year at the University of Wisconsin, I found myself the recipient of the Ken Sipsma scholarship award for …
In the prior year at the University of Wisconsin, I found myself the recipient of the Ken Sipsma sc…
In the prior year at the University of Wisconsin, I found myself…
As one of Ken's classmates at UW this last year, thanks for your contributions and support last year. Rest in peace and…
As one of Ken's classmates at UW this last year, thanks for your contributions and support last yea…
As one of Ken's classmates at UW this last year, thanks for your…
I am so sorry for this loss. I’m one of Ken’s classmates and we worked on a project together. We had hope to expand it …
I am so sorry for this loss. I’m one of Ken’s classmates and we worked on a project together. We ha…
I am so sorry for this loss. I’m one of Ken’s classmates and we …
Ken was a kind and generous classmate. Even though I did not know him well, he gifted me two books for school last year…
Ken was a kind and generous classmate. Even though I did not know him well, he gifted me two books …
Ken was a kind and generous classmate. Even though I did not kno…

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August 29th, 1953
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Passed away

January 28th, 2023
Madison, WI

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Cause of death

Heart attack

Method of disposition

Cremation

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