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Kenneth Dean Severson

Birth	:	19 Nov 1937 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2017 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4221992, -91.6686020
Description	:	Kenneth Severson, age 79, of Rochester, MN, died on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. Kenneth Dean Severson was born November 19, 1937 the son of Leonard Sr. and Ruth (Iverson) Severson on the family farm north of Decorah, IA. Kenneth was baptized and confirmed at Big Canoe Lutheran Church. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1956. Kenneth served in the US Army from 1957-1959 in Germany. Kenneth married Deanna Albertson on June 1, 1963 at the Ridgeway Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. They lived in Rochester where he drove school bus for many years. He later worked at Target.... Read More	Kenneth Severson, age 79, of Rochester, MN, died on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. Kenneth Dean Severson was born November 19, 1937 the son of Leonard Sr. and Ruth (Iverson) Severson on the family farm north of Decorah, IA. Kenneth was baptized and confirmed at Big Canoe Lutheran Church. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1956. Kenneth served in the US Army from 1957-1959 in Germany. Kenneth married Deanna Albertson on June 1, 1963 at the Ridgeway Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. They lived in Rochester where he drove school bus for many years. He later worked at Target. His number one joy was to be on the farm. He made many trips to his farm to do whatever needed to be done there, be it picking the apples, hauling corn to the grain bin, checking fences or cutting wood for his stove in the basement that they used to make Lefsa. He enjoyed taking the grandkids to the farm and stopping to get doughnuts along the way, going to have morning coffee at McDonalds and traveling to the Black Hills. Kenneth is survived by his wife: Deanna Severson, Rochester, MN. One son: John (Melinda) Severson, Decorah, IA. One daughter: Roxann (Adam) Barnes Pike, Rochester, MN. Five grandchildren: Alyssa Barnes, Burlyn Barnes, Andrew Barnes, Sam Corro, and Zachary Severson. One brother: Philip Severson, Decorah, IA. Sisters-in-law: Donna Severson, Calmar, IA and Sonia (Alan) Olson, Warrens WI. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard Sr. and Ruth (Iverson) Severson. Brother: Leonard Severson Jr. Sister: Carol Leidahl. Sisters-in-law: Shirley Severson and Margaret (Ollie) Hovden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Big Canoe Lutheran Church, 1381 Big Canoe Road, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Kurt Bockoven presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held after 10:00 a.m., at the church on Tuesday morning. Obituary & photo published by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah

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Kenneth Dean Severson's memorial is located at: Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Kenneth Dean Severson death?
Kenneth Dean Severson death on 24 Mar 2017 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4221992
Longitude: -91.6686020

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard Severson

(1908 - 1964)

Ruth Oveida Iverson Severson

(1911 - 1997)

Siblings

Leonard R. Severson Jr.

(1934 - 1989)

Carol Lea Severson Leidahl

(1936 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

2. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

3. Stoen Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

4. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

5. Egge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

6. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

7. Iowa River Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.6010971

8. Highland Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

10. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

11. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

12. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

13. Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4855614, -91.5999985

14. OHare Place Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4083060, -91.5584762

15. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

16. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

17. West Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916371, -91.6001443

18. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

19. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

20. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

21. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

23. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

24. Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
Hanover Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3694000, -91.5250015