Kenneth Edwin Marohn was born April 14, 1934, to Edwin and Esther (Goerke) Marohn. Ken was born on the home farm in Middleville Township north of Howard Lake. He passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 86 years, on September 14, 2020.
He was baptized and confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Annandale High School in 1952.
He joined the United States Navy and served for four years, spending most of his service time on the carriers. Upon honorable discharge he worked in San Salvador as an electronic technician for RCA for two years. He also worked for Control Data for about 20 years while farming north of Howard Lake.
Ken was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, Edwin and Esther, and his brother Ronald. He is survived by his brother Norman (Toots), brother William (Kay) and sister Jeanette (Vernon Beckala) and sister-in-law Alice Marohn. Other survivors also include his 13 nieces and nephews, John and Eddie Marohn and Lisa (Jim Spitz); Dawnine Beckala, Jamie (Denise) and Chad (Denise) and Stacy (Michael Blackmun); Terri (Lon Spangrud), Keith Marohn, Heather (Scott Ludwig); Sarah (Nathan Miller), Jennifer (Chad Haas), and Holly (Scott Wellman); as well as friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township, Annandale, Minnesota. Pastor Rob Jarvis will be officiating. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com
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