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Kenneth Fruhwirth
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Kenneth H. Fruhwirth, age 88, of Carrington, ND, died Tuesday, December 2, 2015, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington. Kenneth Fruhwirth was born October 10, 1927, in Sykeston, ND, the son of Michael and Teresa (Laber) Fruhwirth. He attended country school in Johnson Township, completing the 8th grade before having to work out on the family farm, planting and harvesting crops and tending to the cattle. While working on the farm, he joined the North Dakota National Guard and was later moved into active duty during the Korean War. Ken was proud of his service to his country. On June 21, 1950, Kenneth was united in marriage to Bonnie Haugen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington. In 1956 they moved with their family to southern California where he worked for Sta-Lube as a truck driver for 19 years. Ken and Bonnie along with their family returned to Carrington in October of 1975. He continued working in Carrington until his retirement. Ken was an avid sports fan, a coach to his children and a mentor to all of his players. He enjoyed spending time with his family whether they were out bird hunting or shooting hoops in the driveway they were the highlight of his life. Ken liked to play cribbage and pinochle, along with an occasional trip to the casino in Devils Lake with his friends. After 53 years of marriage Bonnie passed away in 2003. Ken remained in Carrington; where home is. He is survived by four sons, Allan and Tom, both of Cerritos, CA, Tim (Amy) and Dave (Tami), all of Reno, NV; two daughters, Debbie (Steve) Bell of Wrightwood, CA, and Jean Kline, of Wrightwood, CA; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; a brother Bill and one sister Mary. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; his parents; two brothers, Alfred and John; one infant sister baby Fruhwirth.
VIGIL SERVICE: Tuesday (Dec. 8th) at 4:30PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:30AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Brenda Fruhwirth
Date: 12/10/15
Message: My thoughts and prayers to family of Kenneth Fruhwirth. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I met him several times while visiting North Dakota.
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Name: Stacy and Karen Haugen
Date: 12-8-2015
Message: We just wanted to let the family know how blessed we were to have been neighbors to your Mom and Dad. Your Dad always had a smile and it was always a joy to visit with him. We are unable to attend services as we are currently in California but we wanted to send our condolences to you.
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Name: Harvey and Ruth Fruhwirth
Date: 12/7/2015
Message: To the children of Kenneth, and his brother Bill and sister Mary; We may not have met some of the children, but we have met with Tim along with brother Bill and sister Mary. Harvey and I offer our deepest sympathy to you all. We know you will miss your dad; Bill and Mary, you will miss your brother. We were so happy to have met Ken and Bonnie. We only wish it had been sooner!
We wish we were able to attend the services, but already had made arrangements for appointments. But we will be thinking of you all along with our prayers on Wednesday.
Our son who lives in Grand Forks sent us the obituary and were so glad to know about Ken's passing.