Andy and Donna sends their deepest sympathies they would always mention the vegetables they received from Ken it was very well appreciated and maybe that’s the reason why they seem to be healthy at the nursing home, Andy is very appreciated for the help that Ken provided with Andy at the school , Mary Hall and church .
Kenneth J. Albers
May 2, 1933 – December 15, 2020
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Kenneth J. “Kenny” Albers, 87, of Luxemburg will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Reverend Mitchell Bechtold will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Kenny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Kenny was born on May 2, 1933 in Collegeville, Minnesota to Fred and Rose (Michels) Albers. He graduated from Tech High School. Kenny married Hermina A. Kunkel on August 24, 1954 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Kenny farmed most of his life on the home place. He also owned and operated the Luxemburg Feed Mill from 1977-1988. After selling the feed mill, Kenny drove school bus for Spanier Bus Company for over 20 years. Kenny was a life member of St. Wendelin’s Parish. He was also a member of the Luxemburg Knights of Columbus and the Luxemburg Lions Club.
Kenny enjoyed playing baseball and softball, playing cards, gardening and fishing. He treasured spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be remembered for his hard work, love of family and deep faith.
Kenny is survived by his wife of 65 years Hermie; sons, Ron (Sheila), Tim, Doug (Jody), Jeff (Nancy) all of Luxemburg, Randy (Kathy) of Kimball; six grandchildren, Rachel (Andy) Varner, Emily (Jeremy) Salzbrun, Nicole (Curt) Schaefer, Kenneth, Christine Albers (Cory), Kendra (Dan) Stein; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary Hinkemeyer, Georgia (Vernon) Koshiol, Delores (Merrill) Hinkemeyer, Virgie (Floyd) Beumer, Bernie (Tom) Swanson, Milton (Joyce) Albers; sister-in-law, Renee Albers; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Dominic Albers; brothers, Fred and Roland; sister-in-law, Millie Albers; and brother-in-law, Larry Hinkemeyer.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Wendelin’s Catholic School.
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We will always remember the annual neighborhood corn feed Ken and Hermie hosted, as well as Kens bountiful garden! Our sympathy to the family in your loss.
From our family to yours. We send our deepest Sympathies for this incredible loss. He was a good friend and awesome community member. He will be missed.
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St. Wendelin’s Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Kenneth J. “Kenny” Albers, 87, of Luxemburg will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Reverend Mitchell Bechtold will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Kenny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.