Kenneth Joseph Mangan
Thursday, December 5, 1929
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Age:
83 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday April 20, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday April 20, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Thursday, December 5, 1929
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Age:
83 years old
Thursday, December 5, 1929
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Age:
83 years old
Kenneth Joseph Mangan
A funeral mass for Kenneth Joseph Mangan will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Church of the Resurrection, with the Reverend Harry Jewison officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Kenneth Joseph Mangan of Sunrise Cottages, Rochester, Minnesota passed away of natural causes on Saturday, April 13, 2013
Kenneth was born on December 5, 1929 to Clement and Lulu Mangan in Fillmore Township, Preston Minnesota. He attended Preston High School and graduated in 1947
Kenneth married Rita Ricker on June 30, 1951 and they were together for 44 years until her passing in May of 1995. Kenneth married Laferne Billings on March 12, 1996.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Lulu Mangan, an infant son Mark and his first wife Rita.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Laferne of Rochester, son Dennis (Judy) of Eagan, Minnesota, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to Laferne’s children, grandchildren and family members for their love and support over the years. You helped to make Ken’s life very enjoyable.
Kenneth was an active member of the United States Army Reserve from 1951 until 1959.
Kenneth was a master meat cutter who honed his skills beginning at the old Red Owl at the Miracle Mile, Parkside AG, Jacks IGA, Hyvee south and Hyvee north. Ken retired from Hyvee north in 1995. Besides being a meat cutter, Ken also was a past insurance agent for the AE Richey, Mutual OF Omaha agency in Rochester.
Kenneth had a love for old tractors, classic cars and enjoyed cross country travels by bus and country music.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Kenneth Joseph Mangan has received the following condolences.
Mr. Mangan, I did not know you, but saw you when your wife drove you past your previous home, that I now own and live in. She would take you on your afternoon or morning drives, back to the neighborhood. Thank you for allowing me to live where I do. I love my new home so much. The home in which I am sure you had alot of memories of. The neighbors are wonderful, the natural beauty and wildlife surround it. May you rest in peace, Mr. Mangan, and know that I will take wonderful care of the place you called home. I am very proud of it, as I am sure you were.
Greetings & condolences to all the Mangan family. I did not know Ken, but went to Mayo High with Dennis.
Denny, drop me a line when you can, and again our deepest condolences to your family.
Fernie, Denny, and family I'm writing because I don't know if I'll make it to the service. I work Saturday 10 AM to Noon. Know that my Prays have been with you this week and will especially there on Saturday. Kenny was a great gentleman and always ready with a smile when he saw me. All my love, Mary
Dear Mangan family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you. We know how much Ken will be missed. Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes to each of you.
Love, Shirley and Mike Claffy
Dear Fernie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. I know how much he is loved by all of you. I will always smile when I think of his wonderful sense of humor and his kind, gentle and caring nature.
If there is anything at all I can do to help during this difficult time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, or let me know through Marvin.
Love to you all,
Kathy McLaughlin