1936
Richard
2011
Richard Kenevan
July 22, 1936 — June 5, 2011
The Funeral Service for Richard J. Kenevan, of Circle Pines, Minnesota,
formerly of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at Salem Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. Pastor Mark Niethammer will officiate.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by
Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Visitation will be at Salem Lutheran
Church on Friday from 9:30 until the time of the service. Bonnerup
Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard died on Sunday, June 5, 2011 surrounded by the love of his
family at his home in Circle Pines.
He was born on July 22, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota the son of
James and Marjorie (Tuttle) Kenevan. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and then served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He had served in the National Guard as well as the Air Force before his honorable discharge.
After he returned home from the service he graduated from the Minnesota
School of Business.
He married Shirley Dilling on August 25, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church.
Richard and Shirley made their home in Albert Lea, and Richard
operated Kenevan Realty for many years. Health issues forced his retirement
in 2001, and they moved to Circle Pines in 2009.
He was currently a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Circle
Pines and had been a member of East Freeborn Lutheran and Salem
Lutheran, while in Albert Lea.
Richard had served as District Chairman for the Faithful Beaver District
of the Boy Scouts, and also President of the American Cancer Society where
he had been one of the original organizers of the Bike-a-thon in our area.
He was a member of the American Legion Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of Circle Pines, MN, daughter Katherine
(LeRoy) Ellingson of Atlanta , GA, son Charles (Cathy) Kenevan of
Blaine, MN, grandchildren: Steven Curtis Thompson of Clemson, SC, Samuel Charles Kenevan and Joseph Richard Kenevan of Blaine, MN, brothers: David (Ruth) Kenevan of Albert Lea, Michael (Karla) Kenevan of Columbus, WI, Daniel (Louise) Kenevan of Beaver Dam, WI, and Mark (Mina) Kenevan of Columbus, WI; Sister: Mary (Dan) Brace of Pickens, SC several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Roger in infancy.
formerly of Albert Lea, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at Salem Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. Pastor Mark Niethammer will officiate.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by
Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Visitation will be at Salem Lutheran
Church on Friday from 9:30 until the time of the service. Bonnerup
Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard died on Sunday, June 5, 2011 surrounded by the love of his
family at his home in Circle Pines.
He was born on July 22, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota the son of
James and Marjorie (Tuttle) Kenevan. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and then served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He had served in the National Guard as well as the Air Force before his honorable discharge.
After he returned home from the service he graduated from the Minnesota
School of Business.
He married Shirley Dilling on August 25, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church.
Richard and Shirley made their home in Albert Lea, and Richard
operated Kenevan Realty for many years. Health issues forced his retirement
in 2001, and they moved to Circle Pines in 2009.
He was currently a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Circle
Pines and had been a member of East Freeborn Lutheran and Salem
Lutheran, while in Albert Lea.
Richard had served as District Chairman for the Faithful Beaver District
of the Boy Scouts, and also President of the American Cancer Society where
he had been one of the original organizers of the Bike-a-thon in our area.
He was a member of the American Legion Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of Circle Pines, MN, daughter Katherine
(LeRoy) Ellingson of Atlanta , GA, son Charles (Cathy) Kenevan of
Blaine, MN, grandchildren: Steven Curtis Thompson of Clemson, SC, Samuel Charles Kenevan and Joseph Richard Kenevan of Blaine, MN, brothers: David (Ruth) Kenevan of Albert Lea, Michael (Karla) Kenevan of Columbus, WI, Daniel (Louise) Kenevan of Beaver Dam, WI, and Mark (Mina) Kenevan of Columbus, WI; Sister: Mary (Dan) Brace of Pickens, SC several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Roger in infancy.
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