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Kenneth Hanel Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Paul Thoen
January 25, 2007
Dear Jean and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you an your family. I have many fond memories of Kenny from when I was growing up on Madison Street. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 23, 2007
Dear Jean and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kimberly (Thoen) Trent
Amanda Midtling
January 18, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family of Ken Hanel. Ken always brought a smile to my face when I saw him at Valleyfair. He will truly be missed.
David Luchsinger
January 18, 2007
Ken was a great guy to talk to at Valleyfair. He always had a quip to make me laugh. He had great "cop" stories, and it was neat to hear what he had to say about his time on the job. He will be missed.
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Mindy Evers
January 17, 2007
Ken brought a smile to my face every day I worked at Valleyfair with him...He will be missed!...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane & John DuBois
January 17, 2007
Dear Jean and family,
John and I are so sorry for the loss of your devoted husband/father and grandfather. He was a loyal friend and co-worker of John's, one he could always count on.When John saw him at Friendship Manor in December he looked very much at peace.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Lauren & LaVonne Sorenson
January 17, 2007
Dear Jean and family; There were so many memories of those great card parties.One time when Ken and Jim Groff were getting the dogs to bark and you trying to talk at the same time. There were some good golf trips over to Dahlgreen in those later years.
Lois & Herb Maas
January 17, 2007
Jean and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will never forget moving to Madison Street, many years ago and the kindness Kenny showed to Crystal when her bike chain came off her bike.
Marty Klann
January 17, 2007
Auntie Jean,
We will all miss our uncle Kennie. He was always an important part of all the Dahlgren projects. I'm sure he has missed being part of them these last few years. I bet God has a few things that he could remodel.May God bless you with the strength and courage you need at this time.
Love, Marty
Dale and Marianne Thoen
January 16, 2007
Dear Jean and family,
You have lost a beloved husband/father/grandfather, and we have lost a beloved friend. The memorable times with him are many, but perhaps the most cherished is when Dale convinced Ken to buy the same duffle bag a second time from our garage sale(Jean had brought it back after finding it in their closet with Dales's name on it thinking it was his). We thought we'd finally put "one over on him" as he was usually the instigator of such antics. We will sorely miss him, and send our love and most sincere condolences to you all.
Darlene Menke
January 16, 2007
Dear Jean and family, I want to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. His journey is now completed here on earth and is in a much better place healthy again. I enjoyed working with him in his capacity as a respected police officer. God Bless you all turning this time of sorrow.
Don Bisek
January 16, 2007
Dear Jean: I want to extend my condolences to you and your family.
John DuBois, Ron Carlson, and myself, stopped down and spent a few minutes with Kenny at Frienship Manor, when we were home at Christmas. After spending a few minutes with him and telling him our names, and letting him him hear our voices, I want to think he reacted to us. I also want you to know I told DuBois, and Hamilton who are also down here in Florida. God bless you and your family Jean.
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