Waterford- Kenneth L. Reesman, 67, passed away December 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1956, to Bill and Evelyn Reesman and became the first infant to receive a mechanical heart valve. He was later the youngest person to receive a pacemaker which also made him the person to have a pacemaker the longest amount of time. His whole life was a series of heart surgeries and treatments, but he thrived. Kenneth graduated from Waterford High School Class of 1975. Ken enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church where he served as an usher.

Kenneth is survived by his siblings, Leroy Reesman, David (Nancy) Reesman, Pat (Brian) Kimball, Karen (Dan) Daluge, and Curtis Reesman, and many nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charlie Reesman.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:30 am – 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Waterford with Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:30 am. Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Memorial Cemetery will immediately follow.

The family suggests that any donations in Kenneth's memory be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church.