Kenneth H. Kochendorfer

Kenneth "Ken" Kochendorfer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2019. Ken was born the fifth child of Stanley "Dutch" and Nellie Kochendorfer in Durand, WI on June 22, 1931. He married Audrey A. Bradt of Hastings, on October 6, 1949. Ken was a 39 year employee of 3M Manufacturing in Cottage Grove, MN. Ken enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball and played center field for the state champion team from Loeschs Bar in Hastings. Ken also enjoyed golf, fishing and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Marie (Burr) Metcalf; Wayne "Bud" (Gerry) Kochendorfer; Bette (Donald) Dutter; Stanley "Pudge" (Dolores) Kochendorfer. Ken is survived by his wife of 70 years, Audrey; children, Lee (Pam) Kochendorfer; Linda (Tom) Pohl; Guy (Luann) Kochendorfer; Kim (Joyce) Kochendorfer; Maureen (Tom) Klein; Doreen (Rick) Berg; Bobbi Jo (Bill) Klein, all of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Ramona) Kochendorfer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday (2/21) at 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Gathering will be held one and a half hours prior to mass at church. Interment, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel.