Obituary for Kenneth A. Wiik
Kenneth A Wiik, age 58 of Highland Lakes, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.
Born in New York City to Aino (Viitala) and the late Boris Wiik, Kenny grew up in River Vale, NJ and settled in Highland Lakes in 1987. A graduate from Upsala College, Kenny was a systems analyst for AGO Insurance Software, Inc. for over 30 years. Kenny was active in his community. As an Eagle Scout, he was in the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a life member and past chief of the Highland Lakes Fire Department, and a Senior Fire Instructor at the Sussex County Public Safety Training Academy.
Predeceased by his father, Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Donna (Brown) Wiik; sons Andrew and William Wiik, all of Highland Lakes; grandson, Caden Wiik; sister, Diane Nin and her husband Hector of Allex, TX; and his mother, Aino Wiik of River Vale.
A “walk-through” visitation for Kenny will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 from 2-8PM at the Ferguson—Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, (One Vanderhoof Court for GPS) Vernon, NJ 07462. A firemen’s service will begin at 7PM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 105 people, with masks, are permitted in the building at one time. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Counsel Lutheran Church, Highland Lakes Fire Department, or Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.
Born in New York City to Aino (Viitala) and the late Boris Wiik, Kenny grew up in River Vale, NJ and settled in Highland Lakes in 1987. A graduate from Upsala College, Kenny was a systems analyst for AGO Insurance Software, Inc. for over 30 years. Kenny was active in his community. As an Eagle Scout, he was in the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a life member and past chief of the Highland Lakes Fire Department, and a Senior Fire Instructor at the Sussex County Public Safety Training Academy.
Predeceased by his father, Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Donna (Brown) Wiik; sons Andrew and William Wiik, all of Highland Lakes; grandson, Caden Wiik; sister, Diane Nin and her husband Hector of Allex, TX; and his mother, Aino Wiik of River Vale.
A “walk-through” visitation for Kenny will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 from 2-8PM at the Ferguson—Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, (One Vanderhoof Court for GPS) Vernon, NJ 07462. A firemen’s service will begin at 7PM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 105 people, with masks, are permitted in the building at one time. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Counsel Lutheran Church, Highland Lakes Fire Department, or Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.