Kenneth J. Freiberg

Just remembering Captain Ken and the wonderful things he did, as a firefighter and as a cook! He was my dad's (Joe Korlath) fire captain at Snelling and Ashland and they spent time working on the "beans". I asked my dad once why he didn't go into business with Capt Ken, and dad replied, "I've got the recipe in my head and he's got the headaches." Thank goodness for the Capt Ken's Foods!

It's hard to believe you have been gone for one full year, Uncle Ken. You have been dearly missed here at the lake and a bunch of your friends will be having coffee with Minna this morning. I am sure you will be the main subject of conversation!
Thanks to the Traxlers for keeping the guest book going. Minna appreciates everything you do for her. You have been so good to her all along!!!
Love and miss you Uncle Ken!!!!

Hey Uncle Ken, I thought you might like to know that "Meisters" in Scandia is now serving "Captain Ken Beans". They really seem to be going over from what I can tell.

Also we were out to dinner the other night and the Black Smith is still serving the beans. I remember when we used to go there with you and we were always so proud that they had the Captain Ken sign up on the wall.

Love and miss you so much!!!!!

My sympathy goes out to your family. I worked for Cap'n Ken when he was still on Selby and then took the long bus ride to West Saint Paul until I finally was able to drive myself. I stayed for about 5 years but have never found a more welcoming place to work. Ken will be sadly missed.

Missed you at the fair, Uncle Ken. The parade brought back many good memories. I'll never forget the time you took my daycare kids and I to the fair to ride the fire truck. Olivia and Oliver were so excited. I remember you walking ahead of me and the two kids holding your hand and they looked so small beside you. They were both talking a mile a minute and so impressed that they were with "Captain Ken". Love you, K

Ken was a great man that knew how to stand behind what he believed in and had to courage to stick to it until he got his desired results. His energy and commitment had him a great success we need more like him in this world

Minna,
I feel very lucky to have had the chance to get to know you and Ken over the past several years. Ken was a kind and generous person who always had lots of interesting stories to tell. I know he will be greatly missed by many people. Minna, you are a sweet, wonderful person, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.