A tragic loss to his family and the Beloit Area,

We'll miss you Ken,
Thanks for all you did.

May his legacy continue.

My condolences go out to Diane and the children. My husband has worked for ABC for 3 years now and they have been wonderful to their employees. We never met Ken BUT never heard anything bad about this man ever. This is a tradgedy... =(

I have a vacation home in Eleuthera, Bahamas and was fortunate to get to know Ken & Diane Hendricks when they, too, owned a home there.
I did not know him as a business man, but as a friend. It was hard for me to equate the man I knew who was working on his ailing dune buggy, or doing repairs to his roof, with the man who was entrepreneur of the year. Although we have lost touch since he sold his home in Eleuthera,
I have never forgotten that special man and hoped that someday we would rekindle our friendship. My heart goes out to Diane and their children. This is a very sad day for the world. Don Bouchat

I am beyond shocked and saddened. I worked for ABC for almost thirteen years, and when I first started with the company I hadn't planned on staying. It was because of what I saw in both Ken and Diane that I did stay. Ken was the most grounded person I'd ever known, and showed in many ways the heart he had for his employees and his customers. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and to the family of ABC and all of the affiliate companies.

I met Mr. Hendricks once, I didn't know who he was until he left the office I was working in when a co-worker told me. He was very friendly, down to earth. He impressed me that day. I have held him in high regard with the utmost of respect ever since. What he has done for the community of Beloit and Rock County is without doubt an act of a pure generosity and compassion. The world needs more people like Ken Hendricks. My condolences to his family and friends. God Bless.

I have never met Ken Hendricks, but I have admired him since I started working for him 2 years ago. To me he represented the American dream...Family, hard working, loving and generous. My deepest sympathies go out to his immediate family and our ABC family.

What shocking news! I have known Ken for over thirty years. My sincere condolences go out to Diane, their immediate family and his hundreds of employee family. Ken was first a roofer and after earning huge success he never forgot where he came from. I worked closely for him for two years amazed at Ken’s ability to see potential in his workers, his projects, his communities and his dreams. He will be greatly missed.

Ken was a champion for our community, he will be greatly missed. I am sure everyone felt they knew him because of his great deeds. Thoughts and prayers to him, his family, friends and employees

what sad news. God has a special place for people like Ken who give to others the way he has. My deepest sympathy goes to Diane, his kids, his employees and friends.

How terribly sad... my heart goes out to his family and friends. I know many people in the Janesville area that remember Mr. Hendricks long before he was featured in Enterprenuer magazine.

what a tragedy. Mr. hendricks was an unbelievable man. and what he has done for the beloit area is unprecedented. prayers for him and his family.

and it truly shows that some of you people are unbelievably insensitive. to complain about the newspaper in a story like this is atrocious. you folks have some serious issues and hope you get some help. YOU NEED IT!!!!!!!!

Clearly, this man changed lives. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

As a native Beloiter, there are no words to express the shock and sadness I feel. Ken, was so down to earth and understood all peoples. It amazes me as I write this, because on my way home from work, me and a co-worker were discussing looking into working for one of Ken's businesses. We talked about Ken and his acts of kindness. To the family, you are in my prayers. My hope is that the Ken Hendricks legacy of philanthropic works continues! ~Stephanie Williams

Ken had given us the use of his "Green Grid" roof for my husband's and my wedding in 2006. He was a generous visionary who truly showed everyone what a diamond in the rough Beloit could be.
You're going to be missed Ken.

My heartfelt condolences are with Diane and the family. I am proud to be an ABC employee for over 15 years and today we became a family in mourning. That is what Ken was about, his employees are all like one big family and there never will be anyone else like him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out for his family and friends. He was a very kind man and will be missed.

The entire Hendricks family will be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I was very good friends with on of his daughters when we were younger and all I can remember is how giving and thoughtful Ken was to his daughter (family)....he lived the American dream and his family and friends should be proud of him for that. I'm truly sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.

My husband and I worked for Ken for many years and he was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Our heart goes out to Diane and all the family.

Judy and Bill Bradford
Barnes, WI

Very tragic and very sad. Just reading through these postings, Mr. Hendricks truly touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends during this difficult time.

What a tragedy! Ken Hendricks has done so much for Beloit and Janesville. How can such a man be replaced? Our sincere condolences to the Hendrick's family. He will be sadly missed by all.

our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hendricks family. he will truly be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I can only think of good things about Ken Hendricks. He is a legacy that will continue along with ABC Supply forever and ever.... My heart goes out to Diane most of all. I do not know her personally except for a few times training at NSC when she would step in, but to lose the love of your life is something I couldn't even begin to try and understand. I know she has a full family and friends to help and I am glad for her.
Ken's dream of being the BEST company to work for is true in my eyes and I know many others feel the same.
Love, Buffy
A sad employee and friend!

I gasped just now when I saw this news posted on the Gazette's preview of today's edition. This is very, very saddening. I never met Mr. Hendricks, but as a Beloit native I have truly seen his generousity and ingenuity at work. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and family. They and Mr. Hendricks are in my prayers.

He was a very fine man...my prayers and sympathies to his family! He will truly be missed!
I was his neighbor on Co. F here in Janesville in the 70's.

God Bless his family and friends.

Incredible generous man is an understatement. Our condolences goes out to his family, from the Rock County Gladiators. He took a chance with taking us under his wing when others would not. He had big plans for the RC Gladiators. It really puts a damper on the Holidays. We'll miss you Ken. <3

My condolences go out to the Hendricks family, friends, and employees of Ken. This is a very sad day for our community. Ken was an inspiration to all who knew him or even came in contact with him. He was a friend to all.

You will be in our prayers.

Ken always remembered where he came from, and always remembered his old friends when they were in need. He always gave a second chance to those who might not otherwise have gotten one. He will be truly missed in our community.

I agree w/ snookums' post! The Gazette should have been more thoughtful with this information ... there's no need to include info. about money at a time like this. The Hendricks family has done a lot for Rock County and deserves privacy and respect.

My deepest consolences as well. This will have a big impact on the future of Beloit.

I once cared for one of Ken's family members. He was an incredibly generous man. At the time I had no clue who he was, he was so down to earth. My heart goes out to his family at this time of the year. His contributions to the local communities have been wonderful and he will be missed by so many people.

I had never met Ken, but never heard a bad thing about him. His reputation is that of a great man. He'll be missed by all those he touched.

Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him and didn't know him. My deepest most sincere condolences to Diane and family, including all the employees who he also treated as family. This is a terribly sad day. The Gazette did a terrible job in headlining and article writing. A great deal of respect should be offered for this man who was the greatest visionary this area has seen. Shame on the Gazette!

I first heard of this news moments ago. I dismissed it at first thinking it was too terrible to be true. And now I see it confirmed in the Gazette... What a wonderful man Ken was, and I am grateful for what he has done for my home town, Beloit. Ken will remain an inspiration to me, and my prayers go to his family and friends and his staff.

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family, friends and employees of Ken's!
I didn't know him personally but knew of him and have always heard nothing but good things. I know he will be missed by all.

This is a horrible tragedy, Ken was a great man who did so many great things for the community. I am however very dissapointed with the Gazette for being so disrespectful and choosing the Headline or for including his net worth. If you would like to share something personal about him, why not choose one of the many things he has done for Janesville or Beloit. My thoughts and prayers to his family and all that he somehow has affected.

Sad news.........
A true visionary.

Strength to the family.

My condolences to his family. My wife went to school with one of his daughters. Very sad to see something like this happen especially so close to the holidays.

Ken Hendricks was a great man and he will be missed tremendously. My condolences to his family and friends.

My heart goes out to all of his friends and family. Ken was truly a contributor to all of the people of Beloit and Janesville.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.