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Kenneth James “Ken” Tenge

Birth	:	5 Apr 1956 North Washington, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 May 2022 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0536003, -92.3217010
Description	:	Kenneth "Ken" Tenge, age 66 of New Hampton, IA, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Hampton. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Ken was welcomed... Read More	Kenneth "Ken" Tenge, age 66 of New Hampton, IA, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Hampton. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Ken was welcomed into the world by his parents, Francis and Clara (Seelhammer) Tenge, on April 5, 1956, in New Hampton, IA, and the second oldest of the couple's seven children to grow up on the family farm near North Washington, IA. Ken helped his parents milk cows and did a variety of farm chores as he attended St. Mary's Catholic School in North Washington, St. William's Catholic School in Alta Vista, and New Hampton High School, where he was a member of the Class of 1974. After graduating, Ken worked at Bob's Farm Supply in North Washington, which was later purchased by Five Star Cooperative. He was a dedicated employee and filled many different job roles over the years. He worked in the feed mill, drove semi, delivered LP, and took on over-the-road work. He had many nicknames over the years, but his co-workers knew him as "Badger". After 41 years, he retired from the Co-op in June of 2021. Ken and his wife, Chris, met while she was working at Midland Feeds where Ken would occasionally pick up feed. They began dating, fell in love, and were married on July 27, 1984, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. Ken was a pleasant, fun, and kind father who always had a great attitude around the four children, and oftentimes, it's the little things that make a dad stand out. He was a sentimental man and would easily get "sweaty eyes" when talking about the ones he loved so deeply. He had a way of making people smile. The kids have fond memories of being outside with their dad. The boys still laugh at Ken teaching them how to trap, or shall we say not to trap, when he got his hand caught in one. His youngest daughter will always remember the Sunday walks she and Ken took to the walnut tree. When they heard an owl hooting, Ken would look at her with a smile and tell her, "You know what he's saying, right? 'Who cooks your food.'" As good as he was at being a father, Ken was an even better "Papa" to his 15 grandchildren. If it's true that parents "are supposed to raise their children right and grandparents are supposed to spoil their grandchildren" then Ken earned an A. There was no better day for him than one spent with his grandkids. In his younger days, he enjoyed playing fastpitch softball with a team out of North Washington and enjoyed taking part in demolition derbies. Throughout his life, he had a need for speed. He enjoyed years of boating in their Baja and going for drives in his Corvette. Ken spent much of his life in the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing trips up north with his best buddies. He was a master of putzing in the garage for hours. When he wasn't at home watching old Westerns, he and Chris spent their time at their trailer in Prairie du Chien, WI where they've made unforgettable memories with their closest friends and family members. His heart has always belonged to his family and friends. He was a great brother, wonderful husband, fantastic father, and phenomenal "Papa" who will be missed by all those whose lives he's touched. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Clara Tenge; one brother, Patrick Tenge in infancy; brother-in-law, Steven Leadbeater; and sister-in-law, Jeannine Burgart.

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Where is Kenneth James “Ken” Tenge's memorial?
Kenneth James “Ken” Tenge's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Kenneth James “Ken” Tenge death?
Kenneth James “Ken” Tenge death on 3 May 2022 in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0536003
Longitude: -92.3217010

Family Members:

Parent

Francis A “Frank” Tenge

(1930 - 2011)

Clara Ella Seelhammer Tenge

(1934 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

5. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

6. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

7. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

8. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

12. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

13. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

14. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

15. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

16. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

19. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

20. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

21. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

22. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

23. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427