Kenneth "Ken" Tape, 83, Colfax, passed away on Apr 3, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken was born on January 12,1942 to Harold and Hilda (Williams) Tape. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1960 and from Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (now UWEC) in 1967. He married the love of his life Kathy (Hainstock) in 1965 at Colfax United Methodist Church. Ken retired in 1992 from Uniroyal in Eau Claire, WI. He enjoyed bowling, time spent with family- camping, card games and puzzles, trips to Alaska, Hawaii, Portugal and around the US. He was active in the church serving as treasurer and church council member. He is survived by wife Kathy, daughter Kari (Keith) Carlson, son Kurt (Melissa), grandchildren Konnor (Addy) and Kate Carlson; brother Bill (Joni), three sisters Judy Stuck, Cheryl (Dennis) Harms, Char (Bud) Smith; brothers-in-law Roger (Donna) Hainstock, Rick (Nancy) Hainstock, sister-in-law Cindy (Tom) Knutson as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws (Lloyd and Lillian Hainstock), his brother Lenny Jim, nephew Randy Tape, brother-in-law Lee Stuck. Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Colfax United Methodist Church, 501 Cedar Ave., Colfax, WI, with Pastor Hae Jin Bahng officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Lunch will follow the service. Sampson Funeral Home, Colfax is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.sampsonfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Colfax United Methodist Church or Colfax Municipal Building Elevator Fund.