Layne F. Kenney

Obituary

Layne Francis Kenney was born on November 15, 1952, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Ira and Helen (Seifert) Kenney. Layne was baptized as an infant on November 30, 1952, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 15, 1964, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, by Bishop Alphonse Schladweiler. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1970. Layne furthered his education at Hutchinson Vo-Tech School for auto mechanics.

Layne entered active military service in the United States Navy in 1974, and served his country for 21 years. He received an Honorable Discharge on February 28, 1995, at Persuppdet, RTC Great Lakes, Illinois, and achieved the rate of Command Master Chief.

On August 12, 1972, Layne was united in marriage to Robyn Spiering at the Methodist Church in Brownton, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jennifer and Daniel. Layne and Robyn made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 51 years of marriage.

Layne was employed as a Seabee mechanic for the United States Navy for 21 years. He retired in 1995. Layne was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of the VFW Post 906, Military Order of the Cooties, American Legion Post 96, DAV #37, the Lions, TREA, and Special Olympics.

Layne enjoyed being active in his community and participating in demolition derbies. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Layne passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 71 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Layne is survived by his:
Wife, Robyn Kenney of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Jennifer Forcier and her husband, Randy of Hutchinson, MN,
Daniel Kenney of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Tabatha Natzel of Hutchinson, MN,
Samantha (Gabe) Whitcomb of Hutchinson, MN,
Adam Forcier of St. Cloud, MN,
Joanna Kenney of IA,
Dominick Kenney of IA;
Several Great-grandchildren;
Siblings, Thomas (Jamie) Kenney of Hutchinson, MN,
Marjory (Roger) Tews of Hutchinson, MN,
MaryAnne (Duane) Arndt of Hutchinson, MN,
Wanda (Kevin) Johnson of New London, MN,
James (Kerry Ann) Kenney of Rice, WI,
Charlene (Mark) Horvoka of Bloomer, WI,
Brother-in-law, Richard Nybakke of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister-in-law, Sherry Kenney of Buffalo Lake, MN:
Many other relatives and friends.

Layne is preceded in death by his Parents, Ira and Helen Kenney; Grandson, Timothy Nussbaum; Siblings, Janice Nybakke, Colleen (Robert) Otto, Michael Kenney.