Kenneth K. Tvedt

Kenneth K. Tvedt obituary

Kenneth K. Tvedt

Kenneth Tvedt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson Funeral Care - Cloquet on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Kenneth Kamiel Tvedt passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken was born on May 17, 1939, to Henry and Rose (Cook) Tvedt in Oklee, Minnesota. He graduated from Oklee High School in 1958. Ken was united in marriage to Marilyn Johnson on January 20, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet, Minnesota. He was a dairy farmer and truck driver along with many additional jobs to support his family.

Ken was a member of Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof Township. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, quilting, biking, and spending time with his family.

Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, of 59 years; parents; granddaughter, Alyssa Glumac; brothers, Ole, Joseph, Jerome, John, and Jim; brothers-in-law, Robert, John, and Ralph Johnson; and sister-in-law, Linda Tvedt. He is survived by his children, Michelle (Keith) Standridge, Deanna (Stan) Glumac, Marcie (Scott) Edin, and Jeff (Wendi) Tvedt; grandchildren, Lauren Oster (Jonathan Cabral), Mikayla (Adam) James, Nick Glumac, Alyson (Tyler) Burggraff, Kyle (Katrina) Tvedt, Kory Tvedt, and Kody Tvedt (Siri Jordan); great-grandchildren, Ariana Thomas, Madeline Tvedt, Mabel Tvedt, Otto Tvedt, Mia James, Hudson Burggraff; brother, Henry Jr. "Sonny" (Florence) Tvedt; sisters-in-law, Karen Tvedt, Darlene Tvedt, Mary Tvedt, Arlene (Jerome) Scherber, Kathy Johnson, Cheryl Johnson, Anita Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

Services in honor of Ken's life will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof Township. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the 11:00 memorial service. A luncheon will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet.

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Wes Vork

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Sorry I could not make it to the service. I have many very fond memories of Ken. Just a great, honest, and hard working guy. If you looked up fair, square or straight shooter in the dictionary, you would see Ken´s picture. Condolences to all the family. Wes & Becky

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