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AdvertisementKen Kuemmerlein, 50 died SundayBar owners stress importance of masks after bartender dies from coronavirusKen Kuemmerlein, 50 died SundayDERRICK: YEAH, ACCORDING TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER, KEN KUEMMERLEIN MAY HAVE CONTRACTED CORONAVIRUS AT THE SAME PLACE WHERE HE WORKED AND WAS LOVED. &gt;&gt; SELFLESS. KIND HEARTED. INCREDIBLE. THOSE ARE JUST A FEW WAYS PEOPLE WHO KNEW KEN KUEMMERLEIN REMEMBER THEIR FRIEND. THE LOSS IS FELT DEEP AT STENY’S TAVERN NEAR SECOND AND NATIONAL WHERE KUEMMERLEIN WORKED. IT’S ALSO HERE, THE MEDICAL EXAMINER BELIEVES, KUEMMERLEIN WAS EXPOSED TO CORONAVIRUS. THE 50-YEAR-OLD SPENT NEARLY 3 WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL BEFORE HE DIED. BUT HIS FRIENDS ARE REMEMBERING THE WAY HE LIVED. WEST ALLIS MAYOR DAN DEVINE, TWEETING, HIS LOSS WILL LEAVE A VOID IN MANY HEARTS, WITH A PICTURE OF KEUMMERLEIN WHO COACHED A SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM TO A MEDAL LAST YEAR. KEN TOUCHED THE LIVES OF EVERYONE HE EVER MET. A STENY’S CO-OWNER TOLD US BY EMAIL, ADDING, EVERYONE SHOULD BE LIKE KEN. THOSE MEMORIES ALSO CAME WITH A CAUTION FROM STENY’S MANAGERS ABOUT COVID-19, THE IMPORTANCE OF MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCE, WRITING, "YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SPECIAL PERSON CAN BE TAKEN AWAY BECAUSE OF IT." JOYCE: IS THERE A’S -- IS THERE A SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE PLAN FOR HIM? &gt;&gt; THE TEAM IS PLANNING A THERE IS. THE TEAM IS PLANNING A CELEBRATION OF LIFE ON SUNDAY IN STENY’S PARKING LOT WITH A -- THERE IS. THE TEAM IS PLANNING A CELEBRATION OF LIFE ON SUNDAY IN STENY’S PARKAdvertisementBar owners stress importance of masks after bartender dies from coronavirusKen Kuemmerlein, 50 died SundayA Milwaukee bar is mourning the loss of one of its employees to coronavirus, prompting a reminder from the business' owners on the importance of wearing masks and staying distant socially. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin"You never know what special person can be taken away because of it. It affects everyone so differently," Steny's co-owner Ryan Steny said of Ken Kuemmerlein.Kuemmerlein, 50, died Sunday from complications of COVID-19, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reports said."It is believed Kenneth was exposed to the virus at a bar where he works as a bartender," the investigator wrote in a report.Kuemmerlein spent nearly three weeks in the hospital before he died.Steny, however, wants his friend to be remembered by how he lived."He was the most selfless, kind-hearted human being. He was a loyal employee and friend of eight years at Steny's Tavern," Steny said."His loss will leave a void in many hearts," West Allis Mayor Dan Devine tweeted, with a picture of Kuemmerlein and his medal-winning Special Olympics team."He was one of my fellow coworkers, but more importantly, a close and dear friend," Steny added.The bar is planning a celebration of life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Steny said the parking lot will allow for social distancing and will include items honoring Kuemmerlein. He said proceeds would be donated to the Special Olympics.Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeA Milwaukee bar is mourning the loss of one of its employees to coronavirus, prompting a reminder from the business' owners on the importance of wearing masks and staying distant socially.Advertisement"You never know what special person can be taken away because of it. It affects everyone so differently," Steny's co-owner Ryan Steny said of Ken Kuemmerlein.Kuemmerlein, 50, died Sunday from complications of COVID-19, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reports said."It is believed Kenneth was exposed to the virus at a bar where he works as a bartender," the investigator wrote in a report.Kuemmerlein spent nearly three weeks in the hospital before he died.Steny, however, wants his friend to be remembered by how he lived."He was the most selfless, kind-hearted human being. He was a loyal employee and friend of eight years at Steny's Tavern," Steny said."His loss will leave a void in many hearts," West Allis Mayor Dan Devine tweeted, with a picture of Kuemmerlein and his medal-winning Special Olympics team."He was one of my fellow coworkers, but more importantly, a close and dear friend," Steny added.The bar is planning a celebration of life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Steny said the parking lot will allow for social distancing and will include items honoring Kuemmerlein. He said proceeds would be donated to the Special Olympics.Get breaking news alerts with the .Follow us: | | |Loading more articles...

AdvertisementKen Kuemmerlein, 50 died SundayBar owners stress importance of masks after bartender dies from coronavirusKen Kuemmerlein, 50 died SundayDERRICK: YEAH, ACCORDING TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER, KEN KUEMMERLEIN MAY HAVE CONTRACTED CORONAVIRUS AT THE SAME PLACE WHERE HE WORKED AND WAS LOVED. &gt;&gt; SELFLESS. KIND HEARTED. INCREDIBLE. THOSE ARE JUST A FEW WAYS PEOPLE WHO KNEW KEN KUEMMERLEIN REMEMBER THEIR FRIEND. THE LOSS IS FELT DEEP AT STENY’S TAVERN NEAR SECOND AND NATIONAL WHERE KUEMMERLEIN WORKED. IT’S ALSO HERE, THE MEDICAL EXAMINER BELIEVES, KUEMMERLEIN WAS EXPOSED TO...

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