Kenneth Alfred Kumm

Kenneth Alfred Kumm obituary, White Bear Lake, MN

Kenneth Alfred Kumm

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2460 Co Rd E East, White Bear, MN 55110

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Kenneth Kumm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Honsa Family Funeral Home on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Kenneth Alfred Kumm, age 100, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born, June 29, 1925, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Kenneth spent the last eight months of his life at Good Samaritan Senior Living in Stillwater, Minnesota, and was a longtime resident of White Bear Lake before that.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Donna, and son-in-law, Alan Madson.
Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Denise Madson and Diane Zak; grandchildren Carey (Dominic) Scherer, Kimberly (Ramses) Byron, and Courtney Madson; twelve great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and nephew Edward (Signe) Martell.
He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Retired from 3M after 39 years being manager of International Trade Affairs. He was a member of the Masonic Garnet Lodge since 1959. He was a member of the Osman Shrine since 1962. He was also a past Patron for the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Marketing committee with the Masonic Home. His Civic and Profession past activities include: past chairman of the Metropolitan Planning Commission, past Chairman of White Bear Township. He served on the Governor's Advisory Commission for Metropolitan Problems, the President's advisory committee for International trade, the US Custom's advisory committee, the board of the National Council for International Trade, and various capacities with a number of Business Associations. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time attending concerts at Orchestra Hall, plays at the Guthrie theater, and traveling.
Kenneth's legacy lives on in the generations he nurtured, the stories he shared, and the quiet wisdom he offered to those around him. His presence will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 AM. Full Military Honors will be accorded with Ft. Snelling Honor Guard at Fort Snelling Cemetery National Cemetery, Minneapolis. A small reception at the Masonic Garnet Lodge in White Bear Lake, MN will follow. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

6

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Honsa Family Funeral Home

2460 Co Rd E East, White Bear, MN 55110

Send Flowers

Nov

6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Honsa Family Funeral Home

2460 Co Rd E East, White Bear, MN 55110

Send Flowers

Nov

6

Interment

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Fort Snelling National

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450

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Services provided by

Honsa Family Funeral Home