Obituary of Kenneth E. Daus

Rotterdam- Kenneth E. Daus, 61 of Rotterdam, beloved husband of Charlene Richenecker Daus, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Monday December 10, 2007. Born in Troy NY, on August 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Frederick H. and Emma (Bowen) Daus. Ken married the former Charlene Richenecker in 1966 and the two have shared a union of love and devotion for over 41 years. He was a graduate of Shaker High School and also served his country in the US Navy Reserves. Ken was a member of the Rotterdam Elks Lodge, a commissioner for the Rotterdam Pop Warner and was a Coach for the Carmen Little League. He enjoyed the game of golf and was an avid NY Yankee fan. Ken was employed as an electrician by General Electric in Schenectady, a position he retired from in 2004 after 39 years of service and has resided in Rotterdam for the last 41 years. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his 3 sons, Kenneth C. (Andrea) Daus of Frederick MD., Jason E. (Alisun) Daus of Esperence, & Kacy E. (Jamie Walsh) Daus of Rotterdam, his daughter Michele Czub of Saratoga, his 5 cherished grandchildren; Alexis, Taylor, Tyler, Jason Jr. & Cameron Daus, as well as his brother; Bryan (Deborah) Daus of Cape Coral, FL and 6 sisters: Marilyn (Art) Ferguson of Averill Park, Shirley Armstrong of Saratoga, Valorie (Bill) Caldwell of Latham, Diane Mastriani of Mechanicville, Theodora Kalbfliesh of Colorado and Marie Gardner of Maryland, his sister in law Jill Czub and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Kens life will be held on Thursday December 13 at 11:00 am at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Pastor David Bissett will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-7 pm Interment will take place in Memory's Garden, Colonie. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com