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Kenneth Harrington Obituary
September 18, 1946 - October 15, 2024
RAPID CITY - Kenneth F. Harrington was born at Saint Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD on September 18, 1946 to Richard and Irene (Nikolas) Harrington. He passed away on October 15, 2024.
Kenneth attended Brookside Rural School, a one room grade 1-8 Schoolhouse in the Aberdeen area. He grew up on the family dairy farm and moved to Rapid City in 1961. Kenneth graduated from Rapid City High School in 1964. Later that year, he met Linda Ridenour and they were married on December 3, 1966.
Kenneth worked various jobs as a young man in the Rapid City area. He partnered with Linda in 1985 to own a rental company, Harrington Rentals, LLC, until his retirement in 2019. He was a member of the South Dakota National Guard from 1966-1973. One of his memorable tasks was to help with the clean-up of the 1972 Rapid City Flood.
Kenneth played baseball for the Rapid City Post 22 Club for three years during high school. He was proud to be a member of the Post 22 Club as they wont the 1963 American Legion State Championship.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Chad) Vinatieri of Sioux Falls; son, Neal (Tammy) Harrington of Russellville, AR; four grandchildren: Chase (Faith) Vinatieri, Brooklyn Vinatieri, Jake Harrington, and Olive Harrington; one great-grandchild, Krew Vinatieri; brothers, Richard L. Harrington of Lynwood, WA and Mark Harrington of Newton, KS; sister, Patricia (Dean) Larson of Auburn, CA; and many nieces.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Harrington (2018); dad, Richard F. Harrington (2000); and mom, Irene Harrington (2019).
Kenneth lived a great life. He sends his love to you all.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Kirk Funeral Home.
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Doug Phillips
October 25, 2024
Met playing racquetball and traveled to tournaments and became good friends. I knew both he and Linda. Now they are together again. You will be missed.
Darlene and Larry Grass
October 22, 2024
Kenney and Linda were the nicest people you would want to know. Kenny and Larry played fast pitch a few years for Thorp. Ya they took state once there too! You lived your life well Ken, rest now sir.....
Carol Martian
October 21, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Harrington family. I will miss my friend Ken and our every First Thursday of the month coffee get-togethers.
Carol Martian
Sonny hill
October 20, 2024
Ken was one of my best friends growing up in rapid city... very sorry to hear of his passing.
Sonny hill
Mark and Peggy Kvernum
October 19, 2024
Mark and Peggy Kvernum were good friends with Ken and Linda Harrington; we met at a raquetball tournament in 1980. Mark and Ken played as doubles partners (in raquetball) for nearly 25 years. We enjoyed trraveling with them to many raq. and softball tournaments. Rest in peace, to our good friend, Ken.
Pete and Jane Anderson
October 19, 2024
We send our sympathy to each of Ken's family member for your loss.
May God give you peace.
Kim Henningsen
October 19, 2024
A wonderful Post 22 teammate and RCHS Class of 64 member. I am very sorry for Ken's passing. May God bless his family.
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