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Kenneth Holthaus Obituary
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Kenneth Richard Holthaus was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Melrose, Minnesota, to Andrew and Leona (Hofmann) Holthaus. Kenneth graduated from Melrose High School and furthered his education at St. Cloud State University. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was united in marriage to Joan Silvia June 18, 1966.
Survivors include his son, Perry Holthaus, of Hamburg; four grandchildren Chase, Ellisa, Alix and Tyler; and brother Tom Holthaus of Sartell.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Holthaus, Feb. 13, 2017; parents; and son Andy Holthaus Dec. 12, 2021.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
"Our Country is in Mourning, A Veteran Died Today."
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