I was blessed to care for Lenny in the final days before his passing. I told him and Marlys I wish I’d known them earlier for what a pair they made. You could see their love and hear the love for life he had, The smiles he gave remembering and sharing the good times. Nancy (his wonderful neighbor who came at 2:30 in the morning to sit with him.(ask her about the Dollar story). The love he showed when he and Marlys shared with me Their story. I will have a place in my heart for Lenny and whish only good things for Marlys tell they meet again. Carol L.
Leonard N. "Len" Kenning
July 25, 1948 – February 10, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta for Leonard N. “Len” Kenning, age 64, of St. Augusta. Len passed away on Sunday, February 10 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery mausoleum.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, February 15 and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish Center in St. Augusta. Parish Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Parish Center.
Len was born July 25, 1948 in St. Augusta to Edward and Isabelle (Gondringer) Kenning. He lived in the St. Augusta area all of his life. He farmed the family farm until 1985. He worked as a Foreman for Feneis Plumbing, Sy-Ray Plumbing and El-Jay Plumbing for many years. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary Help of Christians Parish.
Len enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his orchards of apples, pears and grapes. He also loved visiting and playing cards with family, friends and neighbors.
Len is survived by his brother Elmer (Barbara) Kenning of Luxemburg, his sister Lorraine (Stephen) Mader of Avon as well as a niece and many nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He also leaves behind special friend Marlys Bishman.
Len is preceded in death by his parents.
Len’s family wishes to thank his caregivers through St. Cloud Hospital Hospice, Home Instead Senior Care and Andy Fritz from El-Jay plumbing for all that they did for him.
Guestbook
Dear Marlys and family of Len,
I was so saddened by the news of Len’s passing. Thank you for letting me know. I am praying Len’s family and his special friend, Marlys, will be comforted by that verse quoted by another guest from Revelations. Such a great promise from the Lord!
Take care, Marly and call whenever you want…I do enjoy hearing from you! Sincere sympathies to all.
Enjoyed many good times down by the creek and on the farm as kids. Played baseball and rode in the back of Bruno Landwehrs’ old International Pick Up. Always enjoyed his special sense of humor, good memories. Condolences to the family.
I extend my condolences to the family of Len at this difficult time. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the end of sickness and death forever. God makes this wonderful promise to us at Revelation 21:4 where it states, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I hope this message is of some consolation.
Losing someone special is so hard, but knowing he is no longer in pain is a blessing. Know that your friends and family have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Just want you to know you are in my prayers and thoughts. I am only a phone call away. Take care!!!!
Bless your heart sweetie. May each day be brighter than the last. Hugs
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Lenny was a great person and especially a great co-worker. He was always willing to help in anyway. You will surely be missed by all the guys at EL-Jay plumbing. But we know we have the best angel watching over us each day.
We wish to extend our condolences and let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Josh, Emily, and Charlotte Bishman
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. We all know now that Leonard is not suffering any more. I am sure he will be up in heaven with my husband Steven Medeck now looking down on all of us. Take care Marlys lots of love your friend. I’ll be thinking of all of you.Please take care.
I won’t forget you Lenny!!! I have enjoyed being friends with you and Marlys these past 10 years. I know Heaven is celebrating now that you’re there. Be sure to stop by and say hi to my MOM and brother, Michael. I will sure miss your great cooking! You sure knew how to make a mean steak!!! I will miss your contagious smile and laughter. Watch over us. We’ll be thinking of you.
Services
Visitation
St. Mary Help of Christians Parish CenterSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta.
Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery mausoleum.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, February 15 and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish Center in St. Augusta.
Parish Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Parish Center.
Len was born July 25, 1948 in St. Augusta to Edward and Isabelle (Gondringer) Kenning. He lived in the St. Augusta area all of his life. He farmed the family farm until 1985. He worked as a Foreman for Feneis Plumbing, Sy-Ray Plumbing and El-Jay Plumbing for many years. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary Help of Christians Parish.
Len enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his orchards of apples, pears and grapes. He also loved visiting and playing cards with family, friends and neighbors.
Len is survived by his brother Elmer (Barbara) Kenning of Luxemburg, his sister Lorraine (Stephen) Mader of Avon as well as a niece and many nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He also leaves behind special friend Marlys Bishman.
Len is preceded in death by his parents.
Len’s family wishes to thank his caregivers through St. Cloud Hospital Hospice, Home Instead Senior Care and Andy Fritz from El-Jay plumbing for all that they did for him.