Granquist, Rev. Kenneth H., age 87, of Roseville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolynn Olson Granquist; their three children, Mark (Kathy), Bruce (Ketut), Kristin (Steve) Teipel; grandchildren Elisabeth, Robert, Natalia, and Madeline; brother Richard (Connie); sister, Harriet (Pierre) Mattei. During WWII studied Aeronautical Engineering at the U of M graduating as an officer in the US Navy.
Attended Augustana Theological Seminary, Illinois, graduating in 1952, ordained into the Lutheran ministry. Served congregations in East Hartford, CT, Waukegan, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, DeKalb and Mount Prospect, IL, finally Messiah Lutheran in Minneapolis. After retirement in 1988 served as Visitation Pastor at Como Park Lutheran, St. Paul.
He was a faithful and dedicated pastor who touched the lives of many, and inspired a number of men and women to enter the ministry. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, concerned with the needs of his family, and proud of their accomplishments. He loved God and God's people, and sought to serve his Creator as best he could, and we entrust him to the care of his Lord.
Visitation 4-7PM Tuesday, Jan 31 at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell, 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview (651-482-7606 Service at 2PM Wed, Feb 1, 2012 (visitation begins at 1PM) at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview. Memorials to Center for Changing Lives, Messiah Lutheran Church. http://www.holcombhenryboom.com/
Published in Star Tribune from January 29 to January 31, 2012
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