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Kenneth Everett Welken

Birth	:	1 Jun 1920 Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 2003 Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8699200, -98.1449920
Description	:	From "Barnes County History", published 1976, page 262. Kenneth E. Welken was born on the Welken farm in Skandia Township June 1, 1920. He was the last baby to be delivered by his Grandmother Lisa Larsen. He was raised on this farm that his father bought from John D. Black and has childhood memories of a great deal of chores and walking four miles a day to school in all kinds of weather. Seeing and hearing packs of coyotes still lingers in his memory. The closeness of family life leave fond memories of Dad, Mother, older brother Lloyd and younger brothers... Read More	From "Barnes County History", published 1976, page 262. Kenneth E. Welken was born on the Welken farm in Skandia Township June 1, 1920. He was the last baby to be delivered by his Grandmother Lisa Larsen. He was raised on this farm that his father bought from John D. Black and has childhood memories of a great deal of chores and walking four miles a day to school in all kinds of weather. Seeing and hearing packs of coyotes still lingers in his memory. The closeness of family life leave fond memories of Dad, Mother, older brother Lloyd and younger brothers Donald and Ralph. He graduated from College High and attended college at STC and NDAC and earned his private pilots license while attending NDAC. He is a veteran of World War II. He continued the farming operation after his parents retired from farming, living on what used to be the Elias Larsen (his Grandfather) farm in Green Township and also farmed the Welken farm in Skandia Township. He married Vivian Sorensen on March 12, 1944. They made their home on the former Elias Larsen farm in Green Township and spent the first six of those years in the house that had the homestead portion (which was the kitchen) still in use. In 1951 the house was divided and moved to its new location and remodeled. During the 30's Kenny worked in a grocery store part time, while attending high school, for 17 cents an hour. Vivian spent two to three hours and more mowing a yard and would earn 25 cents. We remember the dirt storms and how dark it would get during the day and the years of drought and the hard winters - and old enough to experience the hardship of the depression of the 30's. Kenny operated a threshing rig for a number of years. Threshing time was fun but lots of hard work but with groups of people working together it didn't seem that hard. As each year went by it was more difficult to get help. The "magic" of threshing is missing today. In 1946 we got a Jeep with a bucker attached to sweep bundles to the machine which excluded the bundle haulers and needed only pitchers then. We got our first self-propelled combine in 1949 to replace the threshing rig. During the years we spent on this farm all of our children were born. In the spring of 1955 we moved to the Welken farm in Skandia Township and have farmed there since. We are members of the Zion Lutheran Free Church of Green Township -Kenny being a lifetime member. He is presently serving his 13th year as church secretary and treasurer. He served on the Green Consolidated School Board for 21 years. Our children all graduated from the grades there. He is also serving on the Barnes County Board of Special Education, Barnes County Board of Reorganization, Barnes County ASC Committee, and served on the Skandia Township Board. Vivian is a graduate of Valley City High School and active in the Zion Ladies Aid - was Sunday School superintendent and taught Sunday School for several years. She is a member of the Green Homemakers Club and served as County president. She is also a member of the Winter Show Board - Women's Division and the Fine Arts Club. We are members of the 2nd Crossing Gallery. We have three children - Marie, Ken Jr. and Julie. They all graduated from Valley City High School. They all attended Valley City State College and are all in the teaching profession. Marie and her husband Roger Nordstrom and two sons Jason and Eric reside in Jamestown, North Dakota. Kenneth Jr. and his wife the former Jan Gessner reside in Moorhead, Minnesota. Julie and her husband Richard Dunne reside in Valley City, North Dakota.

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Kenneth Everett Welken's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Kenneth Everett Welken death?
Kenneth Everett Welken death on 1 Jun 2003 in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth Everett Welken's memorial?
Latitude: 46.8699200
Longitude: -98.1449920

Family Members:

Parent

Olav Larsen Welken

(1892 - 1962)

Emma Larsen Welken

(1892 - 1970)

Spouse

Vivian Anna Sorensen Welken

(1923 - 2005)

Siblings

Lloyd Olav Welken

(1917 - 2004)

Donald James Welken

(1929 - 2005)

Ralph Lester Welken

(1931 - 2011)

Children

Marie J Welken Nordstrom

(1944 - 1995)

Kenneth E Welken Jr.

(1947 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

2. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

3. Fairview Cemetery
Sanborn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9225006, -98.2264023

4. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Sanborn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9244003, -98.2264023

5. Woodbine Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

6. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

7. Saint Peters Cemetery
Sanborn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9653015, -98.2478027

8. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

9. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9253006, -97.9730988

10. Elim Cemetery
Litchville, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7708300, -98.2705600

11. Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9338989, -97.9736023

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Prairie Rest Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

14. Wooland Family Cemetery
Cuba, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8588287, -97.9202121

15. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300

16. Memory Gardens Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

17. Swedish Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7174988, -98.2688980

18. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6893997, -98.0919037

20. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

21. Saint Thomas Cemetery
Litchville, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6741982, -98.2288971

22. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6883011, -97.9875031

23. Bethlehem Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6753006, -98.2917023

24. Swedish Cemetery
Litchville, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6453018, -98.1449966