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Kenneth Gaddis Obituary

GADDIS, KENNETH LAURENCE; of Waterford; May 20, 2013; age 87; born October 9, 1925 in Little Falls, MN. Son of the late John and Olive Gaddis; husband of the late Bernadette; father of Betty A. Kennedy and Timothy J. Gaddis (Bethanne); grandfather of Ivy, Rocheleau (Roger) and Kayla Marie Gaddis; great grandfather of Emilee and Payton; brother of Donald Gaddis (Noella). Mr. Gaddis served in the United States Navy and was a member of VFW Post #1008 Heart of the Lakes. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and gardening. A Celebration of Kenneth's Life will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. Rev. Richard S. Rakoczy celebrant. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 2 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. To send a private condolence to the family go to
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Published by The Oakland Press from May 20 to May 22, 2013.
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My condolences to the family. May the 'hearer of prayer' comfort you in the days ahead.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

May 27, 2014

I am sorry to hear Mr. Gaddis passed away. All of you were wonderful neighbors to our family and he will be missed.

Alyssa Courtright (Long))

May 24, 2013

Ken was the best neighbor anyone could ever have. He will be greatly missed.

Sonny and Judi Lampp

May 22, 2013

dear betty i am so sorry for your loss my sincere condolences to your entire family god bless you all luv bobby wilkins

bobby wilkins

May 21, 2013

Dear Betty, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I hope quiet contemplation and prayers get you through this tough time.

Kirk Davis

May 21, 2013

dear Betty and Tim, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will alway's think fondly of Uncle Ken, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,,Love Lynnann

Lynnann Edwards-Larr

May 20, 2013

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