Kenneth Deuel

Kenneth Deuel, age 62 of rural Eagle Bend, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 after a 2 year battle with prostate cancer. Memorial services were held on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Rose City Evangelical Free Church located in Rose City with Reverend Larry Pearson presiding. Kenneth Wray Deuel was born on October 10, 1944 to George and Juanita Deuel at Douglas, Wyoming. He was raised in Wyoming for his first 10 years and went on his first cattle drive when he was 4 years old. He rode and broke horses all his life. After graduating from high school, he began to serve his country by joining the US Air Force in 1962. He worked as an air policeman in the Philippines and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1966. He was united in marriage with Jean Anne Rick in Minneapolis on July 6, 1968. Ken wore a number of hats over the years including working as a quality control inspector, salesman and school bus driver. In 1977 he moved to Eagle Bend and began dairy farming. He served his community as a past member of the Farmer's Union, American Dairy Association, Auctioneer's Association and the Rose City Jaycees. He was proud of the time he served and as an active member of the American Legion and the Veteran of Foreign Wars, he encouraged other vets to talk about their experiences. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and taught firearm safety for ten years. His grandchildren were his joy and he wanted to teach them everything he could in the short time he was with them. As a victim battling cancer, he was very vocal about his situation and encouraged men he knew to have their PSA checked. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, George and Juanita. He is survived by his wife of over 38 years, Jean; sons David (Estella) Deuel of Sartell and Benjamin (Autumn) Deuel of Parkers Prairie; grandchildren Theodore, Laurana, Diana and Bailey; and special cousins Richard, Tiny, Veta and Joan. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Svihel, Carl Wehking, Delbert Noetzelman and Tim Oberg. Military honors were provided by the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 6318 and the American Legion Post 280 of Eagle Bend. Ken is sadly missed by his family and canine companions Katie and Herman.

Kenneth Deuel

October 10, 1944 - April 4, 2007