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Rev. Kenneth H. Granquist

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Kenneth Granquist Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 29 to Jan. 31, 2012.

Granquist, Rev. Kenneth H. Age 87, of Roseville, pass- ed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolynn Olson Granquist; their three children, Mark (Kathy), Bruce (Ketut), Kristin (Steve) Teipel; grandchildren Elisabeth, Robert, Natalia, and Madeline; brother Richard (Connie); sister, Harriet (Pierre) Mattei. During WWII studied Aeronautical Engineering at the U of M graduating as an officer in the US Navy. Attended Augustana Theological Seminary, Illinois, graduating in 1952, ordained into the Lutheran ministry. Served congregations in East Hartford, CT, Waukegan, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, DeKalb and Mount Prospect, IL, finally Messiah Lutheran in Minneapolis. After retirement in 1988 served as Visitation Pastor at Como Park Lutheran, St. Paul. He was a faithful and dedicated pastor who touched the lives of many, and inspired a number of men and women to enter the ministry. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, concerned with the needs of his family, and proud of their accomplishments. He loved God and God's people, and sought to serve his Creator as best he could, and we entrust him to the care of his Lord. Visitation 4-7PM Tuesday, Jan 31 (TODAY), at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell, 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview (651-482-7606). Service at 2PM Wed, Feb 1, 2012 (visitation begins at 1PM) at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview. Memorials to Center for Changing Lives, Messiah Lutheran Church. www.holcombhenryboom.com

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February 7, 2012

Lester Carlson posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2012

Kendall Sharp posted to the memorial.

February 2, 2012

Jane Larson posted to the memorial.

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Lester Carlson

February 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rev. Granquist was a classmate of mine at Augustana Theological Seminary. He was very helpful to me at the Seminary Reunion many years ago. I always thought of him as such a young man! (I'm 94). Blessings to you all.
Rev. Lester Carlson
(Linda Krantz,daughter)

Kendall Sharp

February 4, 2012

I echo my sister's comments of Pastor Granquist being an enormous influence on the entire Petty household. Memories of Camp Lutherdale, confirmation classes, trips to downtown Chicago, caroling around the holidays, candlelight services on Christmas Eve, and of course, obtaining my prized flower pot full of impatiens on Easter Sunday. What a wonderful man, pastor, father; he shaped many life's over his own lifetime. My deepest sympathy to the Granquist family.

Jane Larson

February 2, 2012

I was sad to hear of Ken's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor to us on Arden View Court. He will be remembered for his dedication and contribution to our association. My sympathy to Carolynn and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Allen Colpitts

February 1, 2012

Pastor and Carolynn Granquist welcomed my wife, our two children and I to Grace Lutheran Church in Mount Prospect when I was transferred to Chicago by the Canadian bank for whom I worked. They had great committment to the church and all it's people, sharing a wonderful sense of humour and dedication. Thank you. Allen and Colleen Colpitts

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February 1, 2012

Caroline and family. How sad I was to learn of Pastor Ken's passing. MY, memories are of Luther League and Easter breakfasts. God Bless you all.
Barbara Petty, Rogers, Ar.

Lisa Olsen

February 1, 2012

Pastor Granquist was such a huge influence in my family's life! What an awesome man...I was in his confirmation class at Grace Lutheran in Mt Prospect IL in 1978! Pastor Granquist made a difference. My sympathy's to the Granquist family. Lisa (Petty) Olsen

Gayla Erickson Crenshaw

January 31, 2012

I have very wonderful memorie of Pastor Granquist, I was in one of his Confirmation classes @ Trinity Luth. in Waukegan, Il. We always had fun on oal the events and Pastor Ken added to them. Bike Hikes to the Dunes, Halloween Parties and trips to Riverview. We has some great time and formed some great friendships both with the others in Luther League and with his presentation of the scriptures. Thanks for a life well lived. God's Blessings on all of you.

January 31, 2012

I will always remember Pastor Granquist for being my confirmation pastor in Waukegan in 1957. Leonard Johnson

January 29, 2012

Caroline and family;
We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this difficult time. We will always remember the great times we had at Arden View Court.

God bless all of you.

Pat and Ray Hardy and family

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