Kenneth Herbert Mackenthun

Obituary

Kenneth Herbert Mackenthun was born on January 3, 1932, in Hamburg, Minnesota. He is the son of Annie W. (Oelfke) and Edward D. Mackenthun. Kenneth was baptized as an infant on January 10, 1932, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 21, 1946, both at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota. He attended Emanuel Lutheran School and was a graduate of the Central High School Class of 1950.

On June 6, 1953, Kenneth was united in marriage to Marilyn Bentz at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota. They made their home in Plato, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with 4 sons, Jeff, James, Randy, and Rod. Kenneth and Marilyn shared over 65 years of marriage.

Kenneth was a lifelong farmer. He was a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota, where he served as a trustee and elder. He was a lifetime member of the Glencoe VFW Post #5102.

Kenneth enjoyed his time outdoors and his profession as a farmer allowed him to spend plenty of time there. He took pride in raising his family and in doing so made certain that both his faith and work ethics were instilled in his boys. In his spare time – he would relish the opportunity to get a round or two of Sheephead or 500 in – take your pick, he was up for it! He also enjoyed the occasional Twins games, Sunday polka music and a good old fashion Clint Eastwood western. His most cherished time though was spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Kenneth passed away on Monday August 27, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 24 days. He will be dearly missed. Blessed be his memory.

Kenneth is survived by his:
Wife, Marilyn Mackenthun of Plato, MN;
Sons, Jeff Mackenthun and his wife, Katherine, of Waconia, MN,
James Mackenthun and his special friend, JoAnn, of Pine River, MN,
Randy Mackenthun and his wife, Gina, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Rodney Mackenthun and his wife, Kathy, of Plato, MN;
Grandchildren, Amanda Panek and her husband, Mike, Jeffrey Mackenthun, Scott Mackenthun, Josh Mackenthun, Justin
Mackenthun, K.R. (Kenneth Randy) Mackenthun and his wife, Kayla, Danielle Mackenthun, Anna Mackenthun,
Abby Mackenthun, Michael Mackenthun;
Great Grandchildren, Sydney Panek, Claire Panek, Graham Panek, Ava Mackenthun;
Brother, Gene Mackenthun and his wife, Sharon, of Plato, MN;
Sisters-In-Law, LaVerna Mackenthun of Glencoe, MN,
Elvera Mackenthun of Norwood Young America, MN,
Lilah Mackenthun of Glencoe, MN,
Betty (Kenny) Feltmann of Lester Prairie, MN,
Judy (Robert) Mueller of Young America, MN;
Many Nieces and Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his: Parents, Edward and Annie Mackenthun, Parents-In-Law, Harry and Lorna Bentz, Sisters, Leona (Clarence) Bruers, Roma (Hilton) Wolter; Brothers, Clem Mackenthun, Hillard (Marlys) Mackenthun, Harvey Mackenthun, Weldon Mackenthun.