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Kenneth Severson Obituary
Kenneth (Ken) Severson
Kenneth (Ken) Severson of Woodbury, MN, 72, passed away on November 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1950 in La Crosse to Laverne and Marion (Stratman) Severson.
Ken grew up in West Salem and graduated from West Salem High School in 1968. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp for two years. On July 25, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Jean Wuensch.
The majority of his professional career was dedicated to transportation management with several companies including Briggs, Yellow Freight, Heartland Express and Transport America. His job took the family to many Midwest locations where many great friends and memories were made.
Ken loved to fish and was always on the hunt for that big walleye. He always had a boat, of various sizes, to take him on the water. As his five grandsons grew, he enjoyed following their sporting events and accomplishments. He was extremely proud of his children and grandsons. In 1997, Ken was diagnosed with kidney disease which made dialysis necessary for a few years. On September 2, 2000, he received a kidney transplant at the University of Minnesota Transplant Center. We are forever grateful to the anonymous donor for her gift of life. We had twenty-two more years with him. Please be an organ donor.His immediate survivors include this wife of 52 years, Gloria, a son Brian (Sarah) Severson of Western Springs, IL, a daughter Kerry Severson of Omaha, NE, his mother Marion Severson of West Salem, his brother Bob (Denise) Severson of West Salem and 5 grandsons, James, Adam and Joey Severson and Aiden and Eli Adams.
He is preceded in death by his father, Laverne Severson, grandparents, in-laws and one special buddy brother-in-law.
Memorials can be made to the National or local kidney foundations or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marcia Zantow Montgomery
December 31, 2022
Gloria and family, Condolences to you all. Kenny was a classmate and friend at WSHS. I know he will be greatly missed. He clearly had the blessing of a wonderful family and many years of happiness. Wishing you comfort as you grieve his loss.
Barb and Joe Hesselbeeg
December 4, 2022
Remember Ken when he lived across the street from us on Harmony St. He used to babysit for our kids. A very nice man who will be missed. Our prayers to the family.
Janine O´Dell
December 4, 2022
Gloria:
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you.
Janine (Cavadini) O´Dell
Bruce KAPANKE
December 1, 2022
Good memories of growing up with Ken(and Bob)kitty corner from our house. Prayers for the family
Gary and Anita Osgood
November 30, 2022
Gloria and Family,
Our thoughts are with you and all of your family. So sorry to learn of Ken's passing.
Gary and Anita Osgood
Bonnie Feehan
November 29, 2022
Hi Gloria:
Sorry to hear of Ken´s passing. You and him shared a lot of good years together. Sympathy to you and your family.
Bonnie (Miller) Feehan
Bonnie & LaVerne Antony
November 29, 2022
Kenneth,
We always enjoyed visiting with him at Bob & Denise. He gave us walleye fish, he always enjoyed doing..We will miss him. Our thoughts are with your family.
Scott&Karla Strangstalien
November 29, 2022
Gloria & family
Our sympathies to you, we have fond memories of Kenny. We enjoyed visiting with him when we had family gatherings. He was such a gentle kind man. Blessed be his memory, prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Scott & Karla Strangstalien
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