Kenneth Alan Yoerg

Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg, 64, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. True to his spirit, Ken and his wife Lynett often said that if they couldn’t beat the disease, they would at least “beat it up a bunch.” Ken faced his illness with determination, humor, and resilience until the very end.

Ken was born on July 14, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bill and Ann Yoerg. He grew up surrounded by family and lifelong friends, including the “North Side Mafia” in high school and the “Black Sheep Squadron” during his college years.

Ken was part of the team that won the 1983 Amateur Baseball Championship, a highlight in a lifetime love of sports. Baseball held a special place in his heart, but Ken enjoyed nearly any sport. A devoted Minnesota sports fan, he faithfully cheered for his teams through the highs and the many losing streaks. His love of sports was so strong that while living in Amsterdam, he would sometimes run out of games to watch on television and end up watching poker or billiards—much to Lynett’s amusement.

Ken married Janette Davis in 1987, and together they built a family that became the center of his life. They welcomed three children: Keith in 1990, Kyle in 1991, and Nikki in 1994. Ken was incredibly proud of his children and the lives they built. All three have gone on to establish successful careers in their chosen fields.

In 2017, Ken married Lynett Juleen, the love of his later years and a steadfast partner throughout his illness. Together they shared laughter, adventure, and unwavering support.

Ken dedicated 34 years to Cargill, a company he truly loved. His career took him to Dallas, Iowa, and Minnesota, and he spent five memorable years living as an expatriate in Amsterdam. His colleagues often spoke about his leadership, his willingness to mentor others, and how much they learned from him over the years. Ken took great pride in helping others succeed and valued the friendships he built throughout his career.

Ken never met a stranger—only friends he hadn’t met yet. An extrovert through and through, he told the best stories, always wore a smile on his face, and had a laugh ready on his lips. Over the years, he built friendships from every stage of life and every walk of life, and he treasured them all.

Outside of work and sports, Ken loved fishing. Some of his earliest memories were fishing trips with his dad, Bill, and he carried on that tradition by sharing the joy of fishing with his own sons.

Ken also shared a special bond with Bandit, the cat he and Lynett adopted six years ago. In the last two years of Ken’s life, Lynett would bring Bandit to visit “Daddy Day Care” at least once a week so Ken could still spend the day with his beloved companion.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Bill Yoerg, as well as many other loved ones who went before him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lynett Yoerg; his children, Keith (Ashley) Yoerg, Kyle (Romina) Yoerg, and Nikki Yoerg; his mother, Ann Yoerg; his mother-in-law, June Nelson; his siblings, Bob (Colleen) Yoerg, Greg (Lisa) Yoerg, Sandy (Dave) Sewall, and Denny (Deb) Yoerg; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A memorial gathering will be held in Ken’s honor on Friday, March 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cure PSP, your local food shelf, or a humane society.

Ken will be remembered for his kindness, his humor, his stories, and the genuine way he connected with people. He lived with warmth, generosity, and an enthusiasm for life that touched everyone who knew him.