Kenneth J. “Kenny” Hamann, 84, of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Oct. 16, 2024, at his home in Albany.
A funeral service was held Oct. 22 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany with the Rev. Anthony Christoffels officiating. Interment was in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery with military honors by the Albany American Legion.
Kenneth James Hamann was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Farming Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, to Edwin and Johanna (Lemke) Hamann. He was united in marriage to Deloris Eickhoff July 8, 1967, at Grace Lutheran Church in Belgrade. Kenny farmed on the family farm south of Albany where he was born and raised.
He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany.
Kenny enjoyed visiting with all the neighbors and welcoming the new ones as they came. In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time reminiscing with family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Scott (Alice) Hamann of Albany, Kim (Steve) Pelzer of Albany and Jason (Jill) Hamann of Albany; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren with one due in November; sister Ruth Fauk of Albany; nieces Becky and Robbie; and nephew Paul.
Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Jean Hamann, Oct. 16, 2019; parents; brothers-in-law Larry Oeltjenbruns and Arnie Fauk; sister-in-law Carol Eickhoff; and niece Angie Oeltjenbruns.
Serving as casket bearers will be Kenny’s grandchildren, Jeffrey Hamann, Justin Hamann, Jacob Hamann, Jenna Hamann, Johanna Hamann, Ashley Platz, Joshua Pelzer, Brittany Pelzer and Kaylee Hamann.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose
