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Kenneth Poehler Obituary

Poehler, Kenneth M. - Age 79 Of St. Paul Died 12/26/04 in Little Falls, MN. Born 9/8/25 in Danube, MN to Kenneth and Myrtle Poehler. Came to St. Paul in 1939. Graduated top ten from Murray High School in 1943 and earned 11 letters in football, basketball and track. United in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Harmon on 6/9/45. Graduated from U of M with Mechanical Engineering Degree in Navy VIZ program in 1945. Lettered in Gopher Varsity Basketball and was 'M' Club member for 60 years. Served in the Navy 1945. Worked at 3M from 1949-1990 and retired as Manufacturing Director. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, sports and stock investing. He is survived and missed by sons, Jeff, Martin, Gaius; daughter, Susan; granddaughters, Diana and Carrie; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Wade; brothers, Wayne and Gayle; and parents. A private family memorial service will be held on January 2. Memorials are donor's choice.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 31, 2004.

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