Passed away on Jan. 17, 2016. Age 66 of South St. Paul
Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Butch Bode; nieces, Sanndy (Bill) Olson. Survived by loving wife of 24½ years, Mary; sisters, Jeannette (Ronald) Bedow, Dianne Bode (AJ Johnson), Nona (Olaf “Ray”) Oie; nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Ken was born in Wood Lake, MN on Sept. 6, 1949 where he was confirmed from St. John’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Echo High School and attended Vocational School in Camby, MN for welding. Ken worked at Bridge Wheel Co., SuperMax Tools, Performax & Glacier Hills Elementary. He was united in marriage with Mary on July 13, 1991. Ken enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and spending time on the farm in Aitkin, MN. He was very handy and loved to tinker with all things mechanical. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, January 23rd, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.