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Kenneth "Ken" Thorseth Obituary
Sauk Rapids
Dec. 18, 1958 - July 16, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Kenneth A. Thorseth, age 56 of Sauk Rapids, who passed away on Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and burial will be at Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery in Murdock, MN. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday evening.
Ken was born on December 18, 1958 in Benson, MN to Kermit and Blanche (Larson) Thorseth. He married Joanne Ries who passed away in 1987, and then married Jane Welle on June 25, 1988 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids . He attended St. Cloud State University and during that time he was the first chair trumpet in the SCSU Orchestra. Ken worked as a Programming Consultant at Ready Computing. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and participated in the Praise Choir. Ken was a very humorous, happy, caring and generous person who had a contagious laugh. He loved music, attending concerts, and being with family.
Survivors include his wife, Jane of Sauk Rapids; children, Troy (Sheila) Kraemer of Cold Spring, Shareen (Dean) Stommes of Cold Spring, Michael (Angela) Thorseth of Elk River, Matthew (Nicole) Thorseth of Westminster, MA, BreAnna "Breezy" Thorseth (Fiancé, Anthony Rosseau) of St. Cloud; brothers, Milt Thorseth of Howard Lake and Ron Thorseth of Murdock; grandchildren, Dreydin, Adrionna, Brooklyn, Isabel, Trey, Riley, Arianna, and Grace and his buddies, Poko and Carmella. He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Joanne.
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for Kenneth "Ken" Thorseth
John Windschitl
July 13, 2024
Saw Mike today at Bill's 95th birthday party, and thought of Ken & Jane. I miss him.
Tom, Jackie, Al, Scott and Michael and Charline Burns
August 29, 2015
The Jerry Burns family is very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with the Thorseth family.
Vivian Krueger
July 22, 2015
Dear Jane and family -- I am so very sorry for your loss. Having worked with both you and Ken years ago, I do remember his gentle demeanor. He was a very kind person. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Theresa Gable
July 21, 2015
Jane & Family, Our condolences to you and yours.
Joan Danzeisen
July 20, 2015
Jane and family-so sad and sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Rogers
July 20, 2015
Jane and family,
I'm greatly saddened at the loss of your husband and father. I will miss his gentle demeanor and talents as a musician. We were all blessed by his presence in our lives and it's really hard to say goodbye so soon. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Peace to you,
Sue Rogers
joe walters
July 20, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. please let me know if need anything.
John Windschitl
July 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jane, and your family during this trying time.
Val Hollermann
July 20, 2015
I knew Ken at SCSU and so sad to hear of his passing. I'm glad that he was able to share his life with you.
Marissa Law
July 19, 2015
BreAnna, Shareen & Family;
I never had the pleasure to know your father. However, knowing he raised such beautiful and gracious women as yourselves - I can only imagine how great he was! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
With love and thoughts; Marissa, Brian & Family
July 19, 2015
With all our sympathy, prayers and love. We are so sad for your loss
Gene and Jeanne
July 19, 2015
Jane and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers and may you find comfort in God's love, and know
that Ken is now in God's loving care.
Iris and Pat Smoley and family
Mary Jo Klein
July 19, 2015
BreAnna & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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