Kenneth Senn
December 20, 1935 ~ December 9, 2020
Ken's recorded Funeral Mass can be viewed to the left.
Kenneth passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home in Moorhead, MN, surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Kenneth Ray Senn was born on December 20, 1935, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Lawrence and Freda (Motz) Senn. He grew up on the family farm near Pelican Lake and attended school in Pelican Rapids, MN. He graduated from Pelican Rapids High School.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army beginning in 1958 until his discharge when he served with the Reserves and later the North Dakota Air Guard. Kenneth was united in marriage to Rayetta Gerardy on April 15, 1961 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo. They made their home in Fargo where they raised their family. Kenneth worked at the NDSU power plant for 40 years, retiring in 1998. Throughout the years, the family enjoyed their summers spent at Pelican Lake, where Kenneth loved his time fishing and with family. He also enjoyed his time on various men’s bowling leagues and attending tournaments.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Rayetta Senn of Moorhead, MN; his children – Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Senn of Moorhead; Todd (Carolyn) Senn of Highlands Ranch, CO; and Mary (Cody) Christenson of Brookings, SD; his grandchildren – Christopher Senn, Caitlyn (Joe) Mitchell, Samantha Blixt, Amy Christenson, and Bailey Christenson; and his great-grandchildren – Henry Senn and Charlie Senn (and another on the way!). Also surviving are his siblings – Helen Huseby, Merle Senn, Lucille Teigen, Earl Senn, Faye Rohrer, and Ronald Senn; and several other very dear relatives and nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings – Lawrence Senn, Grace Fridgen, Fred Senn, Norman Senn, Harold Senn, and Shirley Hanson.
PUBLIC FUNERAL MASS: 1 PM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo
PUBLIC VISITATION: one hour prior to the funeral in the church on Saturday
BURIAL: Holy Cross North Cemetery in Fargo
Dear Rayetta and family,
I am so saddened to learn today if Ken’s passing. Made God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. I will keep Ken, yourself and family in my prayers.✝️🙏🏻 Lois Lantz
My humble sympathy to the family and friends of Kenneth. We never know how close our lives touch each other’s. We are all valued and cherished. Your remembrance of Kenneth brought back fond memories of my own. My dad, Reuben Meyers worked at NDSU for 46 years, retiring in 1981. He often met at the lunch cart for snacks and coffee with other staff from other buildings on campus, including the power plant. He also enjoyed bowling at Sunset Lanes in Moorhead and the Bowler, going to Tournaments, in town and flying out. When manual score keeping was a talent. (hahahaha). We had family in Pelican and on Pelican Lake. Thank you for your beautiful remembrance of Kenneth, your words brought back some wonderful memories. My condolences and thank you for sharing him with so many. Respectfully June Lundstrom
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. (Deborah Dale Herbst)
I was saddened to learn of Ken’s passing. He and Rayetta, and their wonderful family were our neighbors growing up on the North Side of Fargo and became our family’s life-long friends. One could always count on Ken for a wave, a friendly smile, a fishing update, and a chat about Bison sports. May you find peace in happy memories of him. Wayne Koenig
Rayetta and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. We have fond childhood memories of your lifelong friendship with our mom and dad, playing cards, going to the Eagles, etc. Life seems to pass so quickly, yet holds so many, many amazing memories! Please know that you, Jeff, Todd, and Mary are in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy, Kathy Klier-Olson, Julie Klier, Cheryl Grasser & families.
Dearest Rayetta, Jeff & Beth, Todd & Carolyn, Mary & Cody and families:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our heart is broken for you!
We will miss Kenny so very much. We have such fond memories of time spent with him (from way back in the day of camping together to visiting on the water at Pelican!) We’ve had a lot of fun together and I will forever cherish those memories.
Kenny holds a special place in my heart.
BIG Hugs to all of you. You’re in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Vicki & Steve Keller
Rayetta and family-So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing away- I see he and I were the same age and served in the military at the same time-always enjoyed our visits together, time in boy scouts, etc-he will be missed by many-thoughts and prayers are with you-vern @ dolorus krile, fargo nd
To Ken’s family. I am sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed the days I worked with him at FleetFarm. I will also miss our chats when he’d come into Runnings. Prayers and love for everyone.
Rayetta and family , Please accept our sincere condolences. May peace and strength surround you as you celebrate Kenny’s life .
Jerome Zander and family
Rayetta & family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I was a former neighbor to you folks in N Fargo for a short time. He was always a kind, gentle, friendly fellow. May God comfort you in this difficult times.
Dearest Rayetta, I am so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing.
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss.
Margie Teigen Sannes
vern @ dolorus krile-We are very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing away-I have many good memories back from scouting days-we are the same age and served in the military at the same time-shared many ups and downs in lifes journey- take care-thoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Rayetta and family,
Today, I learned of Ken’s passing with a phone call from our mutual friend, Nadine Goldader. Trust that many prayers are surrounding you and your family during these difficult times. Please know that this will be so, especially tomorrow, during the time of Ken’s funeral. Prayers melt away the miles that separate us. May God grant you and your family the healing GRACE that only God can give.
Sincerest Sympathies,
Mary Ann Albert Urbashich
Rayetta and family, I’m sad to hear of Kenny’s passing. It was always so nice to go across the lake to see you guys or to see you at the farm. Our prayers are with you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We had so much fun together living on 24th Ave. and spending time at pelican lake with you guys.
remembering the good ol” days at the farm and missing all the family gatherings. Kenny will be greatly missed and our deepest sympathy to the family.
Dear Rayetta and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Ken. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
In deepest sympathy.
Rayetta. Carol and I were so sorry to read of Ken’s passing. We wish we could be with you at the funeral to celebrate ken’s life. We will join you and your family on line. Bob Hoss
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Our prayers and lots of hugs and love sent to the family!
Rayetta, Mary and family. I want to let you know how much Kenny meant to me as a friend and a bowler. His love for bowling he passed on to me. And I appreciate what he did bowling with me all of those years and I miss him terribly. He was a great man. I am sure you all know that. My prayers and well wishes go out to you all.
Rayetta and Family, We cant make the service today but please know Nan and I are thinking of you and Kens family. We will miss Kenny a lot. He was a great guy.
Love ,
Mike and Nan
Rayetta & Family, So sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. My your loving memories sustain you in the days and years to come. God bless…………….
Rayetta and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss Kenny and he was a great Godfather for Amanda and a good uncle and friend to our family.
Our love and thoughts are with you.
I was saddened to see that Ken had passed away. We had a lot of fun, good times and memories all the years we we’re neighbors on 24th Ave., North. Also had lots of fun times down on pelican lake together. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I will be sending a memorial in Ken’s name to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
I remember Uncle Ken and Aunt Rayetta opening their home to me when my dad (Uncle Ken’s brother, Lawrence) passed. My deepest sympathy to Aunt Rayetta and family.
Oh, my! We had no idea Kenny had passed away until I was reading the paper tonight. We are deeply saddened. We have so many wonderful memories of Ken and Rayetta as neighbors, friends, and day care providers to our son. We were still trying to get together at least once a year and were able to have dinner and a visit just before the pandemic got out of control. Rayetta, Jeff, Todd, Mary and family – please accept our most sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss!
Rayetta and family,
So sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He was such a great man. We had so much fun with you guys playing cards.
Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Richard and Sherri Allard
Dear Rayetta, so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. God be with you and your family!
Aunt Rayetta and family, our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.
GOING TO MISS YOU BUDDY……………
Deepest sadness Rayetta. Kenny was a fine man. Jules DuVall