Kenneth Harry Rodgers
April 22,1945-January 29, 2022
After battling major health issues Ken’s wife Judi brought him home from the care center with hospice help. He passed away in his sleep. Their son, Mark was with Judi and his dad throughout and both were caring and helpful. Ken will be remembered & loved by his wife, Judi & their marriage of 55 years; his son, Mark (Richena); his grandchild, Josslyn (Jordn); his great-grandchildren, Luna & Apollo; his siblings; many nieces & nephews; & all those who were acquainted with this fun & kind man. Ken was preceded in death by both grandparents; his parents; & two siblings. Ken was a stockbroker for 45 years & enjoyed the world of finance & the people he could help. He was a successful sweepstaker & won many items & trips. He also enjoyed football, NASCAR and a party with friends & family. Most of all he loved his family. Ken you were greatly loved & will be missed. Especially all your great/fun stories. Per Ken’s wishes there will be no public service but may be a celebration of life at a later date.
Charles Reed Evans
1945 – April 8, 2022
Age 76, left us unexpectedly on April 8th, 2022 believing his greatest achievement was his marriage to Paula and the family they built together, kids Melissa (Dave), Brad (Brooke), Allison, Jen (Eric) and grandchildren Jack, Sam, Reed, Joey, Olivia, Lauren and Ava. His light so bright, a story so bold. A life without compromise and full of compassion. Game for anything and grateful for everything. What makes the measure of a man is not how much he loved but how much he was loved.
David M. Rossini
1945 – July 23, 2022
Age 76, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Genevieve; and infant daughter, Kathleen Bridget.
He will be sadly missed by wife, Kathleen; children, Kevin, Colleen (Tom) Schoener, Kelly and Megan (Shawn) Kirschner; grandchildren, Geno, Tessa, Alexandra, Landon, Gabrielle and Ryan; brothers, Bob, Larry (Mary Jo), Wally (Cheri), and Mike (Melissa); sister, Mary (Tom) Severson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Trent Niemeyer
1945 – August 2022
No details available. Dave Tyree of our class was invited to attend his funeral which was held at St. Loan of Arc church in Minneapolis.
Richard A. “Rick” Blaeser
1945 – November 16, 2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, John & Jane; brothers, John & Edward; sister, Mary Jane. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Joanne; daughter, Alissa (April); brother, David (Kim); sister, Jean (Mike) Wolff; sisters-in-law, Barb Blaeser & Karen Campbell; brothers-in-law, John & Jim Snyder; also many nieces, nephews & friends.
A former long time resident of South St Paul, Rick was an avid sports fan, loved reading audio books and traveling. Time with family was most important to him and we will miss his sense of humor and beautiful smile. Rest In Peace.
Dennis Wilkes
1944 – Nov 28, 2022
Survived by wife of 54 years, Mary; daughters, Jennifer Wilkes and Suzanne Swenke; grandchildren, Tyler and Jacob Gustafson and Rylee and Brianna Swenke; sisters, Rita Grundfeldt, Phyllis Marmo, and brother Mike Vesey.