Kenneth Holmquist Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Holmquist, 62 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Father Ben Kociemba officiating, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Kenneth Orvin Holmquist was born on January 9, 1957 in Bertha, MN to the late Earl and Anna May (Seim) Holmquist. He grew up on the family farm in Hillman, MN. Ken graduated from the Onamia High School in 1975. He started working at Larson Boatworks in 1975 and retired as a welder from after 35 years. In addition, Ken worked for 3 Pierz area farmers, Doug and Pat Dickmann, Galen and Anne Janson and Butch and Mary Jane Bauer. Kenneth was united in marriage to Yvonne Yorek on June 24, 1979. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding 4-wheeler, playing cards and he considered the farm work as a favorite hobby. Kenneth enjoyed family get togethers and spending time with his grandchildren. Kenneth was energetic and active in his life until he was stricken with Dementia, which he was diagnosed with in 2012. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Yvonne Holmquist; sons, Mike Holmquist and Mark (Tonya) Holmquist; grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Isaiah , Kendall and Kobe; brothers, Larry (Karen) Holmquist and Kevin Holmquist; sister, Janell Holmquist; mother-in-law, Shirley Yorek (Dave); sister-in-law's, Julie Holmquist (Al) and Kim (Jason) Kruschek; brother-in-law, Dan Yorek; special niece and nephew, Jasmine Kruschek, Jonathan Kruschek and his son, Jaxon; and other family and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Anna May Holmquist; brothers, Keith and Jon Holmquist; and father-in-law, John Yorek, Jr.

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Kenneth Holmquist

January 9, 1957 - November 11, 2019