"Our condolences to the family of Ken. I got to know Ken really well through Jaycees. He always had a joke or said said something that made you laugh. He will be missed."
In loving memory of
Kenneth W. Feine
August 5, 1931 - March 27, 2020
Kenneth "Ken" Willard Feine, 88, of Rushford, MN passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Ken was born August 5th,1931, at Hart, MN to Willard and Eleanor (Papenfuss) Feine. He was raised in the Hart area, was baptized, confirmed and will celebrate his final journey at St. John's Lutheran Church at Hart. He attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from Rushford High School in 1950. On August 25, 1951, Ken married Doris Peterson, daughter of Edward and Josephine (Woxland) Peterson, in Rushford. They enjoyed 60 plus years of marriage, before her death in 2011. Through the early years, Ken and Doris farmed in the Hart area, eventually moving to Rushford, where he began a career in sales. In 1965, the family moved to St. Charles, where he continued his successful sales career, retiring as a District Manager with MoorMan's Feeds. It was rumored he could have sold ice cubes to the Eskimos.
While in St Charles, Ken was an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the Jaycees, Lions Club and also served on the St. Charles School Board. He enjoyed bowling, golf, collecting, traveling and wintering in Arizona. He also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He always had an excuse when missing the "Big One", even when he locked his own gun and keys in the trunk of his car.
Ken is survived by his 4 children: Gary (Kathryn) of Preston, Sherry (David) Thompson of Stewartville, Mark (Dianne) of St. Mary's, Georgia, and Tami (Norman) Doty of Red Wing; grandchildren: Lucas (Sasha) Feine, Caleb (Tara) Feine, Joshua Thompson, Zachary (Kelsey) Thompson, Anthony (Jessica) Thompson, Amanda (Nolan) Swinghamer, Molly (Greg) Waugh, Abby (Ryan) Eichberger, Mackenzie Doty, Hannah Doty and Allie Jo Doty; and great-grandchildren: Lauren, Andrew, Tyler, Riley, Madelyn and Griffin; two his sisters: Delaine Kjos of Rushford and Irene Doblar of Winona; and sisters-in-law: Connie Boyum of Bradenton, FL and Ruth Peterson of Rushford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law; wife Doris; brothers-in-law: Carroll Kjos, Merlin Doblar, Dennis Peterson, Gary Boyum, Walter (Pete) Quamen; and sister-in-law Jane Quamen.
The family would like to sincerely thank Judi, Sandy and the entire staff at the Good Shepherd Home for the outstanding care, love and affection given Ken (and his family).
Due to Covid-19 pandemic regulations, a (non-public) live-streamed service has been scheduled, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd. Please view the service by going to the Facebook page of the church: St Mark and St Johns Lutheran Rushford. The service will be recorded and will be available to be viewed at the same Facebook page following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice, as the family will not be able to be in attendance due to current regulations. They may be addressed to the family in care of Hoff Funeral Home, PO Box 625, Rushford, MN 55971. Burial will be at the Brand Cemetery at Hart.
Tributes
"Condolences to Ken's family from darrell strain and the members of the Bikers Breakfast Club (BBC Rochester area). Fond memories of Ken's friendship in the motorcycle rides and get togethers. God bless Ken and all his family and friends."
"Ken was my classmate in the RHS Class of 1950. Ken could always be counted on to say a few (many!) words on almost any subject (but always enjoyable!). We reconnected our friendship after we both retired and I had multiple visits back to Rushford to visit my many friends and relatives during summer visits. He also visited me once in California. He always kept a very positive attitude about life, in general, which reflected on me very much and probably on all others who knew him. I?ll miss him very much?a great friend!! Ron Kjos"
"Thinking of you all during this time. Wish we could be there for some memory sharing and hugs but thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers, nonetheless. Steve and Diane Holmay"
"Our thoughts and prayers to all of Ken's family. He was a wonderful man and joy to have been able to work with. He will be missed. With Sympathy - Oakwood Cemeteries Staff"
"Our deepest sympathies to family. RIP Ken"
"This for Ken, this is not a "Goodbye" but a "Thank You" for the many ways that Ken made a positive difference in the lives of many people. Thank you for letting me marry your beautiful and wonderful daughter Sherry. Thank you for being a super Grandpa. Thank you for teaching your Grandkids the true meaning of the Christmas story. Thank you for being Juel's fishing partner. Thank you for giving the Grandkids their first motorcycle ride. Thank you for sharing your mechanical skills with Sherry. Thank you your devotion to your faith, family, and friends! Your Favorite Son-In-Law - Dave Thompson "
"My thoughts and prayers to your family. Your Mom and Dad have always had a very special place in my heart. Thankful they are together again. Sincerely Shelly "
"I only met Ken a few times he seemed like a great guy RIP Ken"
"Our sympathy to the family. Dan and Donna Swiggum"
"We are sharing your sadness in Ken's passing. Peace will be in remembering his big personality and his unfaltering true belief and pride in his family. The love of a father can never be replaced. Grandpa Juel and Grandpa Ken are together again, discussing the best of their lives once more! You all are in our prayers,
as we say goodbye to a special man. "
"To the Feine family, I always thought highly of Ken he would often talk to me whenever I saw him. Please accept my sympathy and condolences on his death. May God comfort you and bring you all closer during this difficult time. "
"My condolences to the family. Ken was a wonderful guy with great sense of humor. He was a very good friend to my parents over the years. There are many good memories of Ken & Doris. He will be missed..."
"We are so grateful for the joy and fun that Kenny brought to our Mom, Donna Tymesen, during the last years of her life. They made great travel companions and she truly enjoyed being a snowbird, and the new social circle that Kenny brought her into. Thank you to Ken for brightening those days for her. He was a giving and faithful man and we're grateful for knowing him. The family of Donna Tymesen in Idaho, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona."
"My condolences to Ken?s family. Ken was quite a character and loved his family dearly. He will be missed. Rest In Peace."
"My sympathy goes out to the Kenny's family. Many memories of him and Doris. Kenny was a great person. "
"Wonderful, beautiful pictures that you that you now will look at a lot. Always remember him . Happy Go Lucky Ken."
"Mark and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for healing coming your way. ???"
"To the Feine family. Ken was not only a relative but a VERY good friend. Ken & Doris and us had many good visits and many good times together. I know you the family will miss him the most, but we will miss him too.. Wishing you all the very best. Mel & Anita."
"Mark and Family, Lonnie and I are so very sorry for the loss of you Daddy. He sounded like a fantastic man. If you are any indication of what a fine man he was then anyone would have loved to have him as a Dad. As I read it was obvious he had a wonderful life. So sorry due to the Virus your family won't be able to have the service you would liked to have had. But he is in Heaven looking down telling his family not to worry he is were he needs to be. May the hand of a friend help you through this sad time. We will be saying Prayer's for you and your family. In God's Hand's, Lonnie and Cleona Disotell"
"It was my pleasure to care for Ken, I admired his faith , his conviction and his love of family "
"Our sympathies to Gary and all of Kennys' family. May he rest in peace. Dick & Pat Buckbee"
"Ken was always a nice guy and contributed to the St Charles community to make it a better place. Our thoughts are with the family. Chuck and Judy McCarthy"
"Ken and Doris served on the Good Shepherd Foundations' Board of Directors in Rushford while I was with the Foundation. They were both very valuable members and became friends that I truly appreciated and valued. Ken will be missed for his kindness and good humor. Lee Humble "